Tag Archives: genetic modification
The government’s enblightenment
The GMO debate is a fascinating object, even though participating in it often amounts to nothing but pain, frustration and lost time – especially if you’re pro-GMO foods. It’s fascinating because it’s one of a kind: one party has science … Continue reading
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Tagged Baba Ramdev, Coronil, genetic engineering, genetic modification, genetically modified crops, genetically modified organisms, genetically modified seeds, GMO, healthcare, Indian Medical Association, Monsanto, Patanjali Ayurved, transgenics, whataboutery
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GM crops, etc.
How does it make sense to grate against Bt cotton and Bt brinjal in order to discourage the introduction of GM mustard? Continue reading
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Tagged Bt brinjal, Bt cotton, GEAC, genetic modification, GM mustard, GMO, Monsanto, The Wire
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Corrected: ‘Life’s Greatest Secret’ by Matthew Cobb
‘Life’s Greatest Secret’ focuses on those efforts to explore the DNA that were only a sideshow in ‘The Gene’ but possess intrigues of their own. Continue reading
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Tagged anthropology of science, biochemistry, CRISPR/Cas9, Francis Crick, genes, genetic modification, Heinrich Matthaei, Life's Greatest Secret, Marshall Nirenberg, Matthew Cobb, Siddhartha Mukherjee, The Gene
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Curious Bends – commoner panthers, space diplomacy, big data sells big cars and more
Curious Bends is a weekly newsletter about science, tech., data and India. Akshat Rathi and I curate it. You can subscribe to it here. If have feedback, suggestions, or would just generally like to get in touch, just email us. … Continue reading
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Tagged Big Data, black leopards, child marriage, female genital mutilation, genetic modification, India, newsletter, SAARC satellite, science news
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Let’s unMonsanto the debate.
On August 28, I had the opportunity to attend a discussion on the BRAI Bill, currently in Lok Sabha. It was held at The Hindu, and attended by some of my colleagues and some representatives from the Association of Biotechnology Led … Continue reading
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Tagged BRAI Bill, Bt cotton, Department of Biotechnology, genetic modification, GM crops, Monsanto, Review Committee on Genetic Manipulation, transgenics
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