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Article in Afrol News on the possible effects of the terminator gene on southern African
agriculture.
http://www.afrol.com/News2001/afr023_terminator_techn.htm
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Why the USDA's Technology Protection System Benefits Agriculture
The USDA responds to frequently asked questions about the Technology Protection System, which
blocks germination of seeds in a crop and requires the purchase of new seeds.
http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/br/tps/
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GM Nation? - The Public Debate
Official government site for the country's first nationwide public discussion around GM issues
taking place in June 2003. Offers information about genetic modification and how to participate in
the debate until the 18 July deadline.
http://www.gmpublicdebate.org/
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Save Jerry's Corn
Grassroots campaign to buy Iowa farmer's Jerry Rosman's genetically-engineered corn for scientific
testing.
http://www.savejerryscorn.org/
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The Risks on the Table
Article by Karen Hopkin about genetically modified ingredients in food.
http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?articleID=0001A6D9-1FB2-1C70-84A9809EC588EF21
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OneWorld Guide to Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering
Site dedicated to sustainable development and human rights issues presents in-depth articles and
discussions on GE technology and its possible ramifications. Links to relevant off-site content.
http://www.oneworld.net/guides/biotech/
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AgBios
Regulatory and risk assessment information on agricultural biotechnology products, including
genetically modified foods and crops.
http://www.agbios.com
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BBC Special report: Food under the microscope
Q&A, articles, and a debate between a biotech company and Greenpeace, plus more links to pro
and con sites.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/special_report/1999/02/99/food_under_the_microscope/280396.stm
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How to Avoid Genetically Modified Foods
Genetically engineered (GM/GE) foods can produce unexpected serious risks to human health and the
environment. Includes GM insulin risks, GM and aspartame and consumer updates on food companies.
http://www.btinternet.com/~clairejr/Bits/home.html
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Debunking Myths of Genetic Engineering in Crops
Article attacking genetic engineering, with references, by E. Ann Clark.
http://www.plant.uoguelph.ca/research/homepages/eclark/myths.htm
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Genetically Modified Foods and Organisms
Overview of genetically modified foods, crops, organisms. Pros and cons of genetic modification.
http://www.ornl.gov/hgmis/elsi/gmfood.html
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Genetically Manipulated Plants Used for Food
Articles, commentary and links to other sources, with emphasis on the findings of Dr. A. Pusztai.
http://plab.ku.dk/tcbh/Pusztaitcbh.htm
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Pew Initiative on Food and Biotechnology
Headlines on genetically modified food, agricultural biotechnology and transgenic animals, intended
for the public, media, and policymakers.
http://pewagbiotech.org/
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Genetically Engineered Foods - Safety Problems
Health and environmental problems with genetically engineered crops and foods explained in a way
everybody can understand. Authored by a global scientist network for independent interdisciplinary
evaluation of the safety and value of new technologies
http://www.psrast.org
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Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy
Mission is to create environmentally and economically sustainable rural communities through sound
agriculture and trade policy. Includes ongoing campaigns to fight genetically engineered foods.
http://www.iatp.org/
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GE Free Food Guide
A guide to buying genetically engineering free and organic food in New Zealand.
http://www.greenpeace.org.nz/truefood
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New Scientist Hot Topics: GM Food
Collection of news and articles on the benefits and dangers of genetically modified foods
http://www.newscientist.com/hottopics/gm/gm.jsp
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Genetic Engineering In Agriculture
A virtual book about applications of genetic engineering in agriculture,and about the movement
trying to discredit it.
http://members.tripod.com/c_rader0/gemod.htm
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Agent Orange
Personal pages give an overview of the extent of genetic engineering in plants and animals as well
what some of the hazards might be.
http://www.angelfire.com/sc/ScottCreek/
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Center for Food Safety: New FDA Proposal on Genetically Modified Foods
Analysis of proposed revised US guidelines that would exempt GM foods from pre-market safety
testing, make safety consultations voluntary, and prohibit companies from labelling foods as being
free from GM ingredients. These policies would be exempt from environmental review.
http://www.centerforfoodsafety.org/facts&issues/CFSNewFDAAnalysis.html
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Safety of Genetically Modified Food
Provides a huge list of articles and other resources concerning GM food safety.
http://www.agbiotechnet.com/topics/GMsafety.asp
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Genetically Modified Plants for Food Use
Report by the Royal Society-appointed expert group to examine various aspects of the GM food
controversy, including the risk of gene transfer from GM crops to other plants, digestive uptake of
genes from GM food, and the current state of the regulatory system.
http://www.royalsoc.ac.uk/templates/statements/statementDetails.cfm?StatementID=56
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Ohioline - Information on Genetically Modified Organisms
Sponsored by Ohio State University. Frequently asked questions are answered and useful links are
provided.
http://ohioline.ag.ohio-state.edu/gmo
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Genetically Engineered Foods - Safety Problems
Information on potential health and environmental problems with genetically engineered crops and
food.
http://www.psrast.org/indexeng.htm
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Genetically Manipulated Food News
Information on the spread of genetic modification in the food supply as well as the politics and
legal issues. Searchable index by subject and date.
http://home.intekom.com/tm_info/
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Center for Food Safety
An environmental and public health organization which has initiated landmark legal actions against
the FDA and EPA to preserve the integrity of the food supply.
http://www.centerforfoodsafety.org/
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True Food Network
Food products are grouped by category into one of three lists indicating the absence of,
phasing out of, or presence of genetically modified ingredients. Brand names and
manufacturer are also listed.
http://www.truefoodnow.org/shoppinglist.html
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Global Issues: Genetically Engineered Food
Outlines scientific and consumer concerns about genetically engineered and modified foods. Safety,
food patents, Monsanto's role and media coverage are addressed.
http://www.globalissues.org/EnvIssues/GEFood.asp
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The Non-GMO Source
Monthly newsletter (with paid subscription) on possible market opportunities for non-genetically
engineered agricultural and food products.
http://Non-GMOsource.com/
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Norfolk Genetic Information Network (NGIN)
UK and international news; articles; quotations by scientists.
http://members.tripod.com/~ngin/
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Greenpeace Report: Not Ready for Roundup
Critical examination of Monsanto's genetically engineered herbicide-ready soybeans, their safety,
approval, marketing and consumer issues.
http://xs2.greenpeace.org/~usa/reports/biodiversity/roundup/
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Alliance for Better Foods
Biotechnology is a safe way to produce healthier food in greater quantities, ensure a cleaner
environment and aid in the fight against world hunger. Contains links, news, and resources on
genetically modified food.
http://www.betterfoods.org/
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Engineering Crops in a Needy World
Presentation of the genetically modified food debate in India.
http://www.americanradioworks.org/features/gmos_india/index.html
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Myths About GMO
VegSource.com paper argues that biotech has no benefits for starving people in the developing
world.
http://www.vegsource.com/articles/gmo_feed_myth.htm
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Cambridge Scientific Abstracts - Genetically Modified Food
Key citations, links, a glossary and other information concerning major topictures in the GM debate
are available here.
http://www.csa.com/hottopics/gmfood/overview.html
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SIRC
A page on GM food at the website of the Social Issues Research Centre.
http://www.sirc.org/gate/gm_food.html
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Socio-Political Impact of Biotechnology in Developing Countries
Novartis Foundation for Sustainable Development (NFSD): "food security in the developing
countries must not come to depend on surpluses from the industrialised countries or, worse, food
aid..." [Novartis is a biotechnology company]
http://www.foundation.novartis.com/biotechnology_developing_countries.htm
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Quotations by scientists on the safety of GM foods
"There is an awful lot unknown about hazards of new [GM food] crops and until it is fully
tested we should not be subjecting people to risks, least of all young children."
http://members.tripod.com/~ngin/foodstatements.htm
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Synthetic Genetically-Engineered Bio-Tech Foods
Health and environmental risks with scientific findings. News and info about regulation, campaigns,
biotech companies, US and WTO demands, diary, books, and links. "The biggest experiment in
human history has begun, with us as the guinea pigs and the planets ecological system as the test
site. The genetech industry wants it all kept quiet..."
http://users.westnet.gr/~cgian/biotech.htm
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Shuji Hisano's Office
Some articles, information and links related to "Biotechnology, Agriculture, Food, and
Society".
http://member.nifty.ne.jp/hisashu/
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The ProBiotech Web Site
An analysis of the development and benefits of biotechnology in agriculture.
http://www.probiotech.fsnet.co.uk/
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Genetically Modified Food - UK and World News
Archive of news articles about GM foods, from 1998 to the present. Also includes editorials about
the risks, lack of safety testing, and proponents of the products.
http://www.connectotel.com/gmfood/
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Monsanto
Corporate information about Monsanto, a major producer of GM seeds, as well as educational
material, news and a long list of links.
http://www.monsanto.com
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AgBioWorld
Sponsored by scientists in favor of crop biotechnology. Members include Nobel Prize winners Norman
Bourlaug and James Watson.
http://www.agbioworld.org
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