When a farmer and a dietitian are the same person: Telling stories to counter misinformation about biotechnology

Autism Social Difficulties Linked to Specific Gene

Summary: Researchers shed light on the genetic underpinnings of social behavior, focusing on the gene GTF2I’s role in Williams syndrome and its contrast in autism spectrum disorders. The study, utilizing…

Epidemic of severe infections of skin, scalp, and nails: Overuse of over-the-counter creams linked to antifungal resistance

Viewpoint: Exploiting chemohobia—Environmental Working Groups’s manufactured study claiming oat cereal contains dangerous pesticides designed to manipulate the media

Viewpoint: UK’s organic farming lobby needs to drop its ideological rejection of gene editing if it hopes to remain viable

Genes Play a Key Role in Trust

Summary: Genetic factors account for approximately 33% of the variation in trust levels between individuals, highlighting the heritable nature of this crucial social trait. The research utilized data from twins…

What’s driving the ‘multi-billion dollar fear-and smear campaign against genetically-engineered crops’ — and the link between activists and Russia?

Unlocking Cell Death Secrets: Lipids Key to Ferroptosis Control

Summary: Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery, identifying a rare lipid as a crucial factor in ferroptosis, a unique form of cell death. This lipid, characterized by its two polyunsaturated…

Viewpoint: Righteous Risks — Here’s how (and why) environmental advocacy groups misrepresent the risks from innovations but cynically ignore genuine dangers

Viewpoint: ‘I’m not anti vaccine, I’m pro-vaccine safety’ — Debunking Robert F. Kennedy’s lies about vaccine beliefs