GMOs

We have developed genetically modified Ae. aegypti mosquitoes that activate the conserved antiviral JAK/STAT pathway in the fat body tissue, by overexpressing either the receptor Dome or the Janus kinase Hop by the blood feeding-induced vitellogenin (Vg) promoter. Transgene expression inhibits infection with several dengue virus (DENV) serotypes in the midgut as well as systemically and in the salivary glands. The impact of the transgenes Dome and Hop on mosquito longevity was minimal, but it resulted in a compromised fecundity when compared to wild-type mosquitoes.

Publication Date:

12/01/2017

Author(s): Natapong Jupatanakul, Shuzhen Sim, Yesseinia I. Angleró-Rodríguez & et al

Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases

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1-24

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Dengue, Vector Borne Diseases, GMOs

Agriculture

Transgenic crops: hazards and uncertainties

New review from Brazilian Ministry of Agrarian Development highlights hazards and uncertainties of GM crops. The Brazilian Ministry of Agrarian Development (MDA) has published an important new book: “Transgenic crops hazards and uncertainties: More than 750 studies disregarded by the GMOs regulatory bodies”.

Publication Date:

01/01/2017

Author(s): Gilles Ferment, Leonardo Melgarejo, Gabriel Bianconi Fernandes, José Maria Ferraz

Source: Brazilian Ministry of Agrarian Development

Tags:

GM Crops, GMOs, Agriculture, Bt Cotton, India, Global, Biotechnology, Pesticide Use, Environment, Toxins, Health Effects

Agriculture

Anti-GMO Voices Suddenly Grow in Iran Iran

Opponents of food products with GMOs have recently elicited fatwas from top clerics, declaring commercial sale and cultivation of genetically-altered crops "not permitted."

Publication Date:

26/09/2016

Source: Big News Network

Tags:

Agriculture, GM Crops, GMOs, Biosafety, Iran, Genetic Engineering, Environment

Environment

Release full biosafety data on GM mustard: activists

More than 90 non-government outfits and some prominent citizens associated with civil society movements are among the signatories. Reuters file photo

Publication Date:

23/09/2016

Source: Deccan Herald (Bangalore)

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Biosafety, GM Crops, Oilseeds, GMOs, NGO, Environmental Health, Biotechnology, Environment

Agriculture

Safety assessment report of the Sub-Committee on GE Mustard

Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) invites comments on Food and Environmental Safety Assessment (AFES) Report submitted by Sub-Committee for environmental release of GE Mustard (Brassica juncea) hybrid DMH-11 and use of parental events (varuna bn 3.6 and EH2 modbs 2.99) for development of new generation hybrids developed by Centre fo

Publication Date:

01/09/2016

Source: Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC)

Tags:

GM Crops, Oilseeds, Agriculture, India, Food Safety, Environmental Security, Biosafety, Health Effects, GMOs

Agriculture

Weighing the pros and cons of GM mustard

Field trials of GM mustard are complete and an application from Delhi University's Centre for Genetic Manipulation of Crop Plants is pending before the government.

Publication Date:

31/08/2016

Author(s): Rosamma Thomas

Source: Times Of India (Jaipur)

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Rajasthan, GM Crops, Oilseeds, Bt Cotton, GMOs, Biotechnology, Agriculture

Agriculture

No final decision taken on GM mustard, says Centre

Union environment ministry on Thursday denied reports that a go-ahead has been given to GM mustard’s commercialisation, saying that “no final decision has been taken as yet on the issue.” The minis

Publication Date:

26/08/2016

Source: Asian Age (New Delhi)

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GM Crops, Oilseeds, GMOs, Ministry Of Environment And Forests (MOEF), Farmers, Agriculture

Agriculture

Monsanto withdraws new GM cotton seed in dispute with India

NEW DELHI – Monsanto has pulled an application seeking Indian approval for its next generation of genetically modified, pest-resistant cotton seeds, it said Thursday, sharply escalating an ongoing

Publication Date:

26/08/2016

Source: Japan Times (Japan)

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