A Science and Technology Blog
It will look at Genetically Modified (GM) technology with respect to safety, approval and environmental impact
Transfer of genes from genetically-modified Aedes aegypti mosquitoes to naturally-occurring ones were seen in Brazil where transgenic mosquitoes were released from June 2013 to September 2015. Contrary to claims made, genes…
Outdoor caged trials to demonstrate the efficiency of genetically modified mosquitoes to suppress wild female Aedes aegypti mosquito populations that causes dengue, chinkungunya and Zika were launched on January 23…
Published in The Hindu on January 13, 2011 Genuine fear of genetically modified (GM) crops arising from relatively less studied science combined with the fear of the unknown and lack…
Published in The Hindu on September 23, 2010 Is the evolution theory equipped to explain the variety of species found on earth? Even as more and more evidence strengthens and…
Professor Bruce Alberts is a biochemist par excellence. He has served in different capacities on a number of prestigious advisory and editorial boards. He has served as the President of…
Published in The Hindu on September 13, 2008 The campaign for public access to all biosafety data carried on by environmentalists and others has received a boost. In respect of…
Published in The Hindu on August 7, 2008 “The facility for detection and estimation of Bt toxin is presently not available with us,” notes the diagnostic report dated March 3,…
Published in The Hindu on July 15, 2008 Unlike traditional breeding techniques, whereby hybrids are produced by transferring genes within varieties belonging to the same species, genetically modified crops involve transfer…
