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To tackle malnutrition, the FSSAI recently recommended adoption of fortified food in government schemes. (Representational image)

Imported GM food floods Indian market unchecked

GM food is coming in as a mixed form in some of the imports, sold without any consumer advisories on possible harm.

24 Sept 2017 11:00 PM

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) in 2016 ordered an investigation into whether Monsanto had abused its dominant position as a supplier of genetically modified (GM) cotton seeds. (Photo: AFP/ File)

CCI probe finds Monsanto abused dominant position: sources

The investigation unit's report will now be reviewed by senior members of the CCI.

22 May 2019 8:56 AM

(Photo | National Human Genome Research Institute, Bethesda, USA)

Modification of embryo genes to create disease-free babies cannot yet...

An international commission aimed to provide a framework for countries considering the use of the technology.

3 Sept 2020 4:50 PM

This is the first time such a feat has been achieved (Photo: Facebook)

Kashmir-born doctor plays lead role in gene editing of human embryos

Though this is not a full-fledged start of a revolution of having 'designer babies', the first steps, however, have been...

7 Aug 2017 6:06 AM

Apparently seaweed has been fed to cattle since farming began as cows would graze on the ones washed up on beaches.

Scientists developing heat-resistant 'cows of the future'

These genetically-modified 'cows of the future' will be more heat resistant and have superior ability to adapt to hot...

2 July 2017 10:04 AM