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Europe Deals A Blow To CRISPR Technology, U.S. Approves 'Bleeding' Veggie Burger

The European Court of Justice ruled this week that genetic engineering methods - such as the use of certain applications of the gene cutter CRISPR - should be regulated as genetically engineered foods. Gregor Fischer/Getty Images hide caption

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Europe Deals A Blow To CRISPR Technology, U.S. Approves 'Bleeding' Veggie Burger

August 4, 2018 • A European court tightens rules on genetically engineered foods while the U.S. approves a "bleeding" veggie burger that relies on gene editing, sending mixed messages to the industry and consumers.

GMO Wheat Found In Oregon Field. How Did It Get There?

Genetically modified wheat has been discovered growing in a field in Oregon. GMO wheat is not approved for sale in the U.S. Above, a wheat field in Arkansas. Danny Johnston/AP hide caption

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GMO Wheat Found In Oregon Field. How Did It Get There?

May 30, 2013 • An Oregon farmer discovered genetically engineered wheat growing in his field. Nobody knows how it got there. GMO wheat is not approved for sale in the U.S.

GMO Wheat Found In Oregon Field. How Did It Get There?

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In A Grain Of Golden Rice, A World Of Controversy Over GMO Foods

Genetically modified to be enriched with beta-carotene, golden rice grains (left) are a deep yellow. At right, white rice grains. Isagani Serrano/International Rice Research Institute hide caption

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In A Grain Of Golden Rice, A World Of Controversy Over GMO Foods

March 7, 2013 • A rice enriched with beta-carotene promises to boost the health of poor children around the world. But critics say golden rice is also a clever PR move for a biotech industry driven by profits, not humanitarianism.

In A Grain Of Golden Rice, A World Of Controversy Over GMO Foods

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If Genetically Modified Apples Don't Brown, Can You Tell If They're Rotten?

Soon after being sliced, a conventional Granny Smith apple (left) starts to brown, while a newly developed GM Granny Smith stays fresher looking. Courtesy of Okanagan Specialty Fruits Inc. hide caption

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If Genetically Modified Apples Don't Brown, Can You Tell If They're Rotten?

September 26, 2012 • Genetically modified apples that don't go brown could become the first transgenic apple varieties approved for sale in the U.S. Scientists say they're safe to eat, but the real question is, will consumers buy them?