genetically modified

Mosquitoes Genetically Modified to Stop Disease Pass Early Test

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Mosquitoes Genetically Modified to Stop Disease Pass Early Test

May 9, 2022 — Genetically modified mosquitoes released in the U.S. appear to have passed an early test that suggests they might one day help reduce the population of insects that transmit infectious diseases. As part of the test, scientists released nearly 5 million genetically engineered male Aedes aegypti mosquitoes over the course of 7 … Read more

USDA Labeling for Genetically Modified Food Updated

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USDA Labeling for Genetically Modified Food Updated

Jan. 4, 2022 The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new food labeling rules for genetically modified food products went into effect Jan. 1, 2022. The big difference for consumers is that they’ll no longer see the words “GMO,” which stands for genetically modified organisms. Instead, they’ll see a round green label that says “bioengineered” or “derived … Read more