13:05 03 February 2011

Genetically modified cassava can turn about half of the cyanide it makes into extra protein – that could save the lives of millions of African children

14:42 24 January 2011

The US must not cave into green pressure on genetically modified crops, says Dick Taverne

15:23 14 January 2011

A genetically modified chicken that can carry bird flu without infecting others could make bird vaccination obsolete – if people will eat its meat

17:27 30 November 2010  | 3 comments

Papal advisers say scientists have a moral duty to be "stewards of God" and genetically modify crops to help the world's poor

18:27 11 November 2010  | 2 comments

First outdoor trial of genetically modified mosquitoes promises new strategy against killer disease

20:00 20 September 2010  | 1 comment

Genetically modified spuds contain more protein and the plants yield more potatoes, the first time that a simple modification has increased yield

11:37 05 August 2010

The sale of beef and potentially milk from the offspring of cloned cattle is causing a stir in the UK. New Scientist investigates the key issues

00:00 04 August 2010

Like Tom Wakeford and Jackie Haq (26 June, p 26), we were part of the group overseeing the preliminary dialogue between scientists and members of...

11:30 14 July 2010  | 1 comment

First came the supermice that could run all day or stand up to cats. Now here come cows that fight terror and pollution-busting pigs

16:30 29 June 2010

Europe-wide bans might be lifted if individual countries could ban genetically modified crops for socio-economic or cultural reasons