WHO OWNS OUR VEGGIES?
The patenting of a broccoli developed through conventional breeding in Europe is a disturbing trend since it violates the law on plant life
The Future is Now
In 1992, the world moved several steps towards globalisation. But little attention was paid to the sharp economic, social and cultural divides. …
Biotech is not just GM
Michael Antoniou teaches Molecular Genetics at King's College, London. In his spare time, he likes to help non-profits with information on the …
Biotech regulator approves GM mustard, now Centre to take a call
Biosafety mechanisms ignored, conflict of interest over GEAC panel as well, say experts
Seeds of decline
Frequent pest attacks, rising seed costs and declining returns are forcing farmers to abandon India's first genetically modified (GM) crop, Bt …
Pawar's daughter on panel that will examine biotechnology Bill
Supriya Sule joins Parliament panel on science and technology; panel to submit report on Bill that gives easy access to GM crops in three months
Cotton saga unravels
Flat yields for five years and rising insecticide use are jeopardising the success of Bt cotton technology
How Dolly was cloned
A HISTORY OF MOLECULAR BIOLOGY·Michel Morange· translated by Matthew Cobb·Oxford University Press·pp336·Rs 495
Genomics could help cure cancer
Eugene W Myers , vice president for informatics research at Celera Genomics, usa , is the brain behind computer applications used to assemble …
Bt Brinjal crop fails in Bangladesh's Gazipur district
Outcome in Gazipur not going to affect government’s plan to bring 20,000 ha under the GM crop in next five years
Bacteria discovered in Chilika open door to new possibilities
Bio-products derived from these species could find uses in biotechnology sector and may help fishers find alternative source of living
A natural antidote
A new technique shall help do away with unwanted, polluting byproducts of certain manufacturing processes
Biodiversity & ethics
BIOTECHNOLOGY, BIOSAFETY AND BIODIVERSITY: SCIENTIFIC AND ETHICAL ISSUES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT·editors Sivramiah Shantharam and Jane …
Science meets fiction
Down To Earth invites sci-fi buffs and writers to take its readers on a guided tour of the world of science fiction that throws a mirror to the …
A North-South conflict
BIORESOURCES AND BIOTECHNOLOGY: POLICY CONCERNS FOR THE ASIAN REGION·Edited by Suman Sahai·Gene Campaign·New Delhi, 1999&…
Saying no to Monsanto
The Indian patent office has once again rejected the biotech seed giant’s claim for a method to produce stress-tolerant transgenic plants
New strain of norovirus identified
Scientists warn “Sydney 2012” could cause an epidemic of acute gastroenteritis
Farming for the future
Despite having the potential to give a green edge to the agricultural market, biopesticides are yet to make a mark in the agro sector. To create …
Why do we need patents?
There is no empirical evidence that patents serve to increase innovation and productivity
'Failing to support GM crops single most damaging element for growth'
The European Association for Bio-Industries (EuropaBio) says the decision by 16 EU nations to opt out of GMO crop cultivation has taken away the …
Nurturing the future
A comprehensive set of rules is essential to regulate research and facilitate commercialisation in biotechnology. Patricia Sierra Blzquez , …
MIAMI GROUP VS rest of the world
Are genetically modified organisms a miracle that will solve the world's hunger problems or a menace that will threaten human health, environment …
Indian laws adequate for ensuring biosafety, says MoEF special secretary
But they do not provide for liability and redress if damage occurs due t release of GMOs by biotech giants, point out civil society groups
Question of safety
The Bangkok conference on the risks of genetically modified corps advocated greater investment of public funds in bio-safety research