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Somebody in France Probably Ate a Lamb Genetically Modified to Have a Jellyfish Gene
Criminal charges could be filed after a lamb from France's "Green Sheep" program was mistakenly sent to the slaughterhouse and likely ended up on somebody’s plate.
A Lamb-Jellyfish Hybrid Lab Animal Was Accidentally Sold for Meat in Paris
Oops, a French research lab accidentally sold a lamb with glow-in-the-dark jellyfish genes to a slaughterhouse and it was then sold and eaten. Sorry, guys.
Are GMOs Safe? - The People Speak
In this episode of 'The People Speak,' VICE News traveled around the world to ask people about GMOs.
Why 'Vegetarian' Eggs Can Actually Be a Crueler Choice
Consumers love the idea of chickens raised on an organic, vegetarian diet. But the chickens aren't so keen on it—and their health may depend on a diet that includes animal protein.
The US Is the World's Largest Producer of Corn, So Why Are We Importing More?
Because of its reliance on genetically modified crops, the world's largest producer of corn has been forced to import organic, non-GMO corn from other countries.
Why the FBI Invoked Anti-Spying Powers to Protect Corn Seeds
A recent case out of the Midwest demonstrates the government’s continued interest in protecting the technology of GM seeds, with the FBI invoking the powers of the anti-spy Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act to gather evidence against a pair of...
Scientists Are Fighting Genetically Modified Superweeds with More GMOs
GMOs won't be going away anytime soon but scientists at the University of Guelph may have found a way to stop them from spreading into the wild.
A New European Report Claims Pesticides Make Us Stupid, Depressed, and Infertile
In Europe, the tide is turning against the use of potentially toxic pesticides. In response, big chemical producers are attempting to convince EU authorities to suppress evidence of the dangers of using their products.
Reverend Billy Talen Thinks Monsanto Is the Devil
The colorful actor and performance artist may seem silly, but he's dead serious about the targets of his activism: unfettered capitalism, racism, and, now, GM seed giant Monsanto.
We Spoke to a Monsanto Exec About Solving the World's Food Crisis
Best known for its genetically modified seeds, Monsanto is increasingly styling itself as an information technology company. And it may well hold the future of a hungry humanity in its hands.
Your Favorite Halloween Candy Is Chock-Full of GMOs
As you sink your no-longer-young-and-cavity-free teeth into your favorite treats tonight, consider this: Pretty much everything you’re eating is confected from sweet, sweet GMOs.
This GMO Scientist Plays God with Your Corn
No matter what side of the line you stand on, GMOs are deeply rooted in the average American diet. To put a human face on genetic modification, we tracked down a biotechnologist who is currently working for an undisclosed biotech firm and spoke to him...