Genetically engineered potatoes and tobacco plants would now save themselves from four major fungal diseases. Matteo Lorito of the Federico II University of Naples and his colleagues have equipped

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

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The European Commission decides on the labelling of genetically modified food

Genetically engineered crops would bloom and produce pesticides for self defence only

Europe approves the legislation for patenting organisms

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