GeneGenie

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Gene Genie is an online resource created to provide information about genetically modified (GM) food and crops. The aim of the site is to encourage discussion about GM food and crops as well as to provide current science-based information about GM food and crops and all related issues.

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Latest Developments

A new variety of Golden Rice, genetically modified to produce high levels of pro-vitamin A has been created. Golden Rice II promises up to 23 times more pro-vitmain A content than the original. ..

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Latest figures

While a steadily growing number of countries begin to grow GM crops, the public acceptance and support of this technology does not seem to be increasing at the same rate as GM crop planting ..

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News

	Report Recommends Tasmania Pursues GM foods
	1 August 2005
	A report conducted by the Australian Biotechnology Industry organisation has found Tasmanian stakeholders are in favour of dropping the state moratorium in order to produce GM foods. ...

	FSANZ seeks public comment on proposed changes to the food code
	4 August 2005
	Food Standards Australia New Zealand has released details of changes being considered to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code, including the introduction of two new GM foods....

	Genetically Modified Rice in China Benefits Farmers' Health, Study Finds
	30 April 2005
	Farmers growing genetically modified rice in field trials in China report higher crop yields, reduced pesticide use and fewer pesticide-related health problems, according to a study by researchers in .....

	European Union unable to agree over GM maize
	5 June 2005
	European Union member states have again failed to agree about an application to introduce a genetically modified maize variety as an ingredient in food....

	California's Counties May Ban Biotech Crops
	29 September 2004
	Several California counties are attempting to pass measures that would ban GM plants and animals within their borders....

	Study of Chinese farmers shows GM rice brings benefits
	30 April 2005
	A study of Chinese rice farmers conducted by researchers in China and at Rutgers University and the University of California, Davis has shown that farmers growing genetically modified rice in field tr.....