India launches diagnostic kit that detects celiac disease in 20 minutes

Most of the diagnostic kits which are used presently are all imported from Europe and America and expensive

Metal maniacs

Genetically-modified trees could be soaking up poisonous metals from the ground in the near future or even mine for precious ones

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 …

Rogue GM crops wreak havoc

Monsanto’s unauthorised GM wheat in the US has spooked the world, but contamination is widespread

Breach of trust

The world’s premier rice research institute tilts towards intellectual property rights

Question of safety

The Bangkok conference on the risks of genetically modified corps advocated greater investment of public funds in bio-safety research

Supergrass

Here is the latest on genetically-modified plants with enough power to neutralise some of the most potent pollutants we know today

Beware the modified wolf

Will bureaucrats choose to throw farmers and ecology to the mercy of multinational corporations by preparing the way for cultivation of …

The age of discovery

Research in rice genomics could be the key to eradicating hunger through environmentally sustainable methods, says Latha Rangan

Why experts want GM freeze

Say regulatory system has grave deficiencies; challenge agriculture ministry’s claims

Regulatory battle

Industry and activists have expressed conflicting opinions on GM crops. GEAC has a difficult decision to make

Modified situations

The Philippines introduces stringent laws for GM products; six European countries in the dock for lax GMO laws

Centre’s response on GM mustard proves regulatory violations, claim activists

Environment ministry releases response to Coalition of GM-free India’s allegations over environmental approval to GM crop

NDA government ambivalent about calling off GM trials

Scientists ask Narendra Modi to call off trials of genetically modified food crops, caution against biotech companies being allowed to take away …

Back in f(l)avour

Entry of high yielding hybrid rice has spelt doom for traditional diversity in the Konkan belt. Thanks to a science academy, the ancient legacy …

GEAC revalidates field trials of GM maize, rice and wheat

Decision on others to be considered on April 25, says regulatory body for genetically modified organisms

Hidden hunger?

There is a rush to cash in on micronutrient deficiency in India through fortification of food

Parliamentary committee slams regulatory system on GM crops

Says the crops have an impact on health and the environment and that these aspects were overlooked while approving Bt Brinjal trials in India

Cotton conundrum

The powers that be are hanging fire on Bt cotton despite long and intensive research. Indira Khurana delves into the baffling issue

Pro-GM farmers stage protest near Parliament

Farmers' organisations demand rejection of technical experts committee report recommending indefinite ban on field trials of GM crops

GM mustard: Crop’s release would irreversibly damage the environment, SC told

Advocate Prashant Bhushan, representing Aruna Rodrigues, presented arguments against the crop

GE cotton: Three states refuse NOC for field trials

GEAC demands Telangana, Gujarat state reasons for declining, will take decision if Maharashtra doesn't reply on time

GM crop field trials: anti-GM activists protest outside Moily's office

Moily’s approval will now allow event selection trials of rice, castor, cotton and a few other genetically modified crops ÒÇÇ

Is Bt cotton a success or failure?

Participants attending conference to review Bt cotton call for extensive investigation into all aspects of cotton production before drawing …

Activists object to food safety draft issued by FSSAI for GM crops; demand amendments

FSSAI notification lacks tests for potential toxicity, allergenicity and checking for long-term effects