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July 18, 2009

Neon blue-tailed tree lizard glides like a feather
Most lacertid lizards are content scurrying in and out of nooks and crannies in walls and between rocks. However, some have opted for an arboreal life style.

July 17, 2009

Neon Blue-tailed Tree Lizard Glides Like A Feather
Most lacertid lizards are content scurrying in and out of nooks and crannies in walls and between rocks. However, some have opted for an arboreal life style. Neon blue tailed tree lizards (Holaspis guentheri) leap from branch to branch as they
Neon Blue-Tailed Tree Lizard Falls Like A Feather
Scientists have discovered that a tiny lizard drifts slowly to the ground like a feather when it falls.? Looking from the outside, the neon blue tailed tree lizards (Holaspis guentheri) seem adapted to flying, gliding or moving through the air as they go
Bt brinjal: No outstanding bio-safety issues
Agri-Biz & Commodities- Bio-tech & Genetics Web Extras- Horticulture/Fruits & Vegetables Our Bureau After the fibre crop Bt. Cotton, genetically-engineered food crops look set for more action, with Bt. Brinjal (eggplant) and golden rice
Using Thread-like Fungi To Help High Elevation Pines Grow
Thread-like fungi that grow in soils at high elevations may play an important role in restoring whitebark and limber pine forests in Canada. Montana State University professor Cathy Cripps is looking for ways to use fungi to help pine seedlings get a
Second round of fight over genetically modified wheat has started Special
Picture a boxing ring. In one corner is Monsanto, a corporate giant, the biggest in the agricultural biotechnology sector. In the other corner are farmers, organic growers, environmentalists, activists and consumers. Until this week, it wasnt even a
£13.5m genome centre opens
A £13.5m national genome centre has opened in Norwich that will develop technologies for the breeding of new crops. The Genome Analysis Centre (TGAC) opened on 3 July and will specialise in genomics. Genomics is the science of understanding the genetic
Anti-GM group unimpressed by Monsanto wheat r...
An Australian group that opposes genetically modified produce says consumers won't accept products containing GM wheat. Biotech giant Monsanto has announced it's resuming its research into GM wheat, after abandoning it five years ago. But Genethics
EU, Canada end GMO dispute
The European Union and Canada signed an agreement on Wednesday ending a dispute over genetically modified and crops that Canada had taken to the World Trade Organisation. The two 'signed in Geneva a final settlement of the WTO dispute which Canada had
Don't consider genetically modified food a hot potato
A tale from history offers us a prediction about the future of food. The wonder crop is new and unfamiliar, lauded by scientists and politicians as having the potential to end famine and feed the poor. But the public is sceptical, regarding this new food
Views canvassed on GM in Europe
Related topics: Legislation The spectrum of opinions on genetically modified organisms is to come under new scrutiny in a European consultation project to assess EU legislation governing the controversial crops. While GM crops and foods are accepted in
Single gene causes stubby legs in dogs
The stubby, curved legs of dog breeds such as dachshunds, corgis and basset hounds stem from the mutation of a single gene early in the evolution of dogs, a study has found.

July 16, 2009

McClancy Seasoning Co. Voluntaritly Recalls Alba Instant Non-Fat Dry Milk Products and Various Alba Snack Shake Mixes Because of the Possible Presence of Salmonella - (US Food & Drug Administration)
McClancy Seasoning Co. announced that it is recalling Alba Instant Non-Fat Dry Milk (25.6 oz), Alba Instant Non-Fat Dry Milk (9.6 oz), Alba Creamy Milk Chocolate Snack Shake Mix (6 oz), Alba Double Fudge Royale Snack Shake Mix (6 oz), Alba Smooth Vanilla Bean Snack Shake Mix (6 oz) and Alba Strawberry Banana Snack Shake Mix (6 oz). These products contain instant non-fat dry milk supplied by Plainview Milk Products Cooperative, which is voluntarily recalling this ingredient because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. For the complete recall notice, please go to http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm171024.htm
Cuba: Socialist GM Crops?
The decision made by the Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechonology of Cuba (CIBG) to move forward with the production of genetically modified (GM) maize is causing concern among sectors that favor organic agriculture in the country. 'It seems
Can the EU Uphold Zero Tolerance to GM feed?
EU - A new report out this week implies that the European Union may not be able to uphold their zero tolerance policy agains GM crops and feed, due to soaring market costs for natural products. The commercialisation of GM crops is a regulated activity
Sex and Self Defense in Plants
Evening primrose Photo courtesy NPS Photo Researchers have found a link between sexual reproduction in plants and self defense against insects. It appears that plants that reproduce sexually,...
Terpene-Mediated Parasitoid Host Location Behavior on Transgenic and Classically Bred Apple Genotypes
? Applied Entomology, Institute of Plant Sciences, ETH Zurich, Schmelzbergstrasse 9/LFO, CH-8092 Zurich, Switzerland § Plant Pathology, Institute of Integrative Biology, ETH Zurich, Universittsstrasse 2/LFW, CH-8092 Zurich, Switzerland J. Agric. Food
Monsanto to modify wheat: Industry group welcomes seed maker's decision to change genetics after hiatus
Monsanto Co. is moving back into the business of developing genetically modified wheat, a development that the Washington Grain Alliance says will help keep wheat competitive with other food crops. The world's leading seed producer announced a deal
GM crops risky
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July 15, 2009

EU, Canada end GMO dispute (AFP)
BRUSSELS (AFP) The European Union and Canada signed an agreement on Wednesday ending a dispute over genetically modified and crops that Canada had taken to the World Trade Organisation. The two 'signed in Geneva a final settlement of the WTO dispute
Chang Farm Recalls Soy Bean Sprouts Because of Possible Health Risk - (US Food & Drug Administration)
Chang Farm, River Road, Whatley, MA is issuing a voluntary recall of SoyBeanSprouts produced by Chang Farms, with the specific sell-by date of July 17, 2009 because of the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. For the complete recall notice, please go to http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm172034.htm
Salt tolerant GM wheat to hit the paddock
RESEARCHERS expect to have genetically modified salt tolerant cereal lines in the paddock for trials next year, in a big boost for the 70pc of Australian farmers affected by salinity. A project into salt tolerance, conducted jointly by the University of
Salt tolerant GM wheat to hit the paddock
A project into salt tolerance, conducted jointly by the University of Adelaide and the Australian Centre for Plant Functional Genomics (ACPFG) has had some promising results. 'I'm excited by what is happening ' the preliminary results are looking good,
Salt tolerant GM wheat to hit the paddock
RESEARCHERS expect to have genetically modified salt tolerant cereal lines in the paddock for trials next year, in a big boost for the 70pc of Australian farmers affected by salinity. A project into salt tolerance, conducted jointly by the University of
Salt tolerant GM wheat to hit the paddock
RESEARCHERS expect to have genetically modified salt tolerant cereal lines in the paddock for trials next year, in a big boost for the 70pc of Australian farmers affected by salinity. A project into salt tolerance, conducted jointly by the University of
Salt tolerant GM wheat to hit the paddock
A project into salt tolerance, conducted jointly by the University of Adelaide and the Australian Centre for Plant Functional Genomics (ACPFG) has had some promising results. 'I'm excited by what is happening ' the preliminary results are looking good,
Salt tolerant GM wheat to hit the paddock
A project into salt tolerance, conducted jointly by the University of Adelaide and the Australian Centre for Plant Functional Genomics (ACPFG) has had some promising results. 'I'm excited by what is happening ' the preliminary results are looking good,