Scientists Say Y Chromosome Is Degenerating Rapidly
Research suggests that the Y chromosome -which plays a critical role in sexual reproduction of men – may disappear in ...
Tag: Genetic engineering
Smartphone ‘orders’ Body To Treat Diabetes
Scientists have used a smartphone to control the activity of the living cells inside an animal. The fusion of biology ...
EU Nations Vote Against GM Crops
A majority of EU nations voted against genetically modified corn during a meeting of the EU appeals committee. However, that ...
GMO Cowpea Hits Local Market Next Year
Ongoing field tests on genetically modified cowpea (Bt cowpea) have produced successful results and will be ready for commercialisation and ...
Gene Editing Mulled For Improving Livestock
Gene editing, which has raised ethical concerns due to its capacity to alter human DNA, is being considered in the ...
Broad Institute Wins Gene-Editing Patent Case
What many have described as the biotechnology trial of the century came to a close Wednesday, with the Broad Institute ...
Leading US Science Group Backs Genetically Modifying Human Embryos
An influential US science advisory committee this week said genetic modification of human embryos should be allowed in the future ...
Agric Minister Designate’s Stance On GMOs Spurs Food Sovereignty Opposition
Food Sovereignty Ghana (FSG) says it is strongly opposed to the nomination of Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto as minister-designate for ...
Disqualify Afriyie Akoto For Endorsing GMOs – Food Sovereignty
Food Sovereignty Ghana (FSG), believes Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto’s position on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), is enough justification for their ...
Disqualify Afriyie Akoto For Endorsing GMOs
Food Sovereignty Ghana (FSG), believes Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto’s position on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), is enough justification for their ...
Chinese High School Team Wins Silver At IGEM
Team CIEI-BJ was organized by China-based International Teenager Competition and Communication Center (ITCCC) in July. A Chinese team comprised of ...
New York Times Reveals New Report On GM Crops
The New York Times (NYT) recently conducted an investigation into the debate whether genetically modified (GM) crops are safe for ...
Greenstreet Boots Out GMO Foods
The Convention People’s Party presidential candidate has restated the party’s disdain for genetically modified organisms (GMOs), with a stern indication ...
Greenstreet Boots Out GIMO Foods
The Convention People’s Party presidential candidate has restated the party’s disdain for genetically modified organisms (GMOs), with a stern indication ...
Nigeria To Shut Shoprite, Next Superstores
The Federal Government has issued a seven-day ultimatum to retail store giants, Shoprite and Next Cash ‘N’ Carry to withdraw ...
Ghana Must Welcome GM Foods
Professor Jemmy Takrama of the Cocoa Research Institute, has joined the calls on Ghana to accept Genetically Modified (GM) foods ...