Genetically engineered corn turns out to be a good neighbor, fighting pests in nearby fields

‘Good neighbor’ corn fights borers at home, nearby

Study finds genetically engineered corn can cut pest damage to other nearby plants

Study: High-tech corn cuts pest damage far afield

Study: Kids with ADHD more likely to have missing or extra DNA in their brains

Kids with ADHD more likely to have missing DNA

HEALTHBEAT: 50 years into era of cancer genetics, how to widen the hunt for targeted therapies

How to widen the hunt for targeted cancer therapy

Study: Mixing endangered Florida panthers with their Texas cousins left more and hardier cats

Florida panthers bound back thanks to Texas mates

Genetically altered salmon is only the beginning; more engineered animals, food are to come

Genetically altered salmon? It doesn’t stop there

Consumer advocates disagree with company over labeling for its genetically engineered salmon

Consumer groups push for label for modified salmon

CEO argues that modified salmon shouldn’t be labeled any differently than conventional fish

Company says modified salmon should get same label

FDA considers whether to approve, how to label genetically engineered fish

FDA considering whether to label engineered fish

FDA to consider approval of genetically engineered salmon

FDA to consider approval of modified salmon

Scientists devise tests for gene doping; experts call it ‘major breakthrough’

WADA reports breakthrough in gene doping tests

Removing healthy ovaries helps women with genetic risk lower odds for breast, ovarian cancer

Benefits seen for high-risk women in ovary removal

FACT CHECK: White House claims for stimulus rely on rosy assumptions, best-case scenarios

FACT CHECK: Stimulus assessments overly optimistic

Growers say USDA must act soon after judge’s ruling raises questions about US sugar supply

Growers: USDA must act, prevent sugar supply issue

Rogue Italian farmer sows more debate over genetically modified foods with 2 fields of corn

Italian farmer pushes genetically modified crops

Illinois farmers launch PR campaign aimed at showing consumers they take food safety seriously

Ill. farmers aim to improve image with consumers

Judge revokes government’s approval of genetically altered sugar beets until further review

Judge’s ruling uproots use of biotechnology beets

British scandal over beef from cloned cow offspring points to changes in Europe food market

Cloned beef flap spreads alarm in Britain

LONDON — News that meat and milk from the offspring of cloned cattle — illegal to sell here without proper authorization — may have made their way into the U.K. food chain has set hands wringing in Britain, a country still sensitive from its experience with mad cow disease.

Medical journal expresses concern about cancer research by Duke scientist put on leave

Duke scientist’s cancer research is questioned

Researchers reanalyzing lifespan study after defect found in lab equipment

Equipment defect leads to reanalysis of gene study

Genetic study points to those who may live to be 100, if they have healthy lifestyle, too

Closing in on genes that help people live to 100

HEALTHBEAT: Researchers take a closer look at 40-somethings who survive cystic fibrosis

Cystic Fibrosis: More patients live into adulthood

HEALTHBEAT: Small but growing group of cystic fibrosis survivors over 40 offers clues for care

CF patients live longer, some diagnosed as adults

Paper industry to plant test forests of genetically altered eucalyptus in 7 Southern states

Paper industry tests genetically altered trees

Clinton aide Kagan pursued liberal agenda with strong dose of legal, political practicality

Study: Breast cancer genes not worsened by lifestyle factors, many cases are preventable

Breast cancer genes not worsened by lifestyle

Spanish scientists unveil the 1st clone of a fighting bull, retaining prized DNA

Fighting bull cloned for 1st time in Spain

Supreme Court questions ban of biotech alfalfa, paving way for biotech giant to sell the crop

Supreme Court questions ban of biotech alfalfa

Study: 1 hour daily exercise fights effect of ‘fatso’ gene in teenagers

1 hour daily exercise fights ‘fatso’ gene in teens

In case with broad implications in science, NYC judge invalidates patents on 2 human genes

NYC judge: DNA isolated in genes can’t be patented

NYC judge rules that human gene patents are invalid; ruling could affect biotech, med research

NY judge rules that human gene patents are invalid

For some cancer patients, removing a breast doesn’t always mean living longer

Losing breast not always best for cancer patients

Gene testing helps get blood-thinner dose right, prevent hospitalizations, study finds

Study: Gene testing helps get warfarin dose right

Individual, family gene studies help locate causes of inherited diseases

Personal look at genes locates disease causes

Genetic researchers share $500,000 prize for medicine and biomedical research

Genetic researchers win $500K US medical prize

Genetic researchers share $500,000 prize for medicine and biomedical research, richest in US

US genetic researchers win $500K US medical prize

Low-fat or low-carb? Gene test claims to show which diet works best; skeptics aren’t so sure

Gene test claims to show what diet works best

Organic farmers seek to bar genetically modified beets, source of about half of US sugar crop

Suit seeks to bar genetically modified sugar beets

China’s homegrown GM rice, corn could be market-ready in 3 years, expert says

Expert: China GM rice may be market-ready by 2013

With help from Archbishop Tutu’s DNA, scientists show wide genetic variation among Africans

Archbishop Tutu’s DNA helps show African diversity

Scientists discover genes that lead to stuttering; the finding could ease parents’ guilt

Scientists find first genes linked to stuttering

India halts release of world’s first genetically modified eggplant over safety concerns

India halts genetically modified eggplant release

Vital newborn testing faces challenges in using leftover blood spots for research

Debate in US over blood from newborn safety tests

HEALTHBEAT: Vital newborn testing faces challenges in using leftover blood spots for research

Ethics debate over blood from newborn safety tests

Myriad Genetics disputes claims that its patents on 2 human genes will slow cancer research

Judge hears arguments over rights to genes patents

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