A vote for alien seeds

The Swiss vote overwhelmingly against a ban on the genetic modification of plants and animals

New Genesis

The mapping of human genes opens up new frontiers and also gives rise to fresh fears

Banning gm foods

Testing times

Monsanto gets the nod to carry out trials of its GMOs

Genes and dreams

Scientists are on the breakthrough of better malaria drugs

Third world power

China has proved that genomics is no longer the preserve of developed countries

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Breed apart

Animal conservation practices should be rethought

Marking time

Long wait for GM labelling continues in Sri Lanka

Give refuge

Else, Bt may become ineffective

Genetic map

To make buffaloes stronger

Eve born, doubts yet to die down

Dad's baby isn't fishy

Unique method to conserve endangered fish stocks

Stop ignoring them

As some Indian goats have an unique genetic make-up

Disagreeable rules

More stringent laws

Back to life

The black genie

Gene encoding a mutant form of haemoglobin provides Africans protection from malaria

Trials under trial

THE PHILIPPINES

Grain gain or drain?

Poplar winner

Are GM trees ready to turn the paper and pulp industry green?

Corn cleared

Made for India

Addition of newly-found gene could help Indian Bt cotton varieties withstand pest attacks

Green light given