In recent years, genetically modified organisms (GMOs) have become one of the most pivotal agricultural innovations, profoundly transforming the way food is produced and managed worldwide. With global populations on the rise and climate change introducing unprecedented challenges to farming and food security, the benefits of GMOs in agriculture are more significant than ever. … One of the most…
Category: Genetics
Viewpoint: NGO deception III—Opportunistic activists promote expensive and unrealistic ‘cures’ to fake sustainability crises
The ‘Filthy Fifteen’ exposes the worst ‘environmental and health ‘fear profiteers’ and campaigns—from activist ideologues to corporate opportunists—who knowingly spread misinformation to manipulate the public. Whether driven by zealotry or…
This snail may hold a secret to human eye regeneration
A snail may hold the key to restoring vision for people with some eye diseases. Golden apple snails (Pomacea canaliculata) are freshwater snails from South America. Alice Accorsi became familiar…
Politics of agriculture? Large southern farms expect to benefit from $258 million in Trump subsidies but others face grimmer future
In the high plains of western Texas, 600 or so farms in Gaines County are projected to receive an additional $258 million in government payments over the next decade under President Trump’s…
Brain Reward Signals Blunted by Genetic Depression Risk
Key Questions Answered Q: How does genetic risk for depression affect the brain?A: Young adults with a higher genetic predisposition to depression showed reduced brain activity in key areas linked…
Ectogenesis: How artificial placentas could aid premature babies, upend entrenched abortion views
It’s called an artificial placenta, it’s not science fiction anymore, and it’s a major technological milestone along the path to ectogenesis — development from egg to full-term infant outside the mother’s…
‘True intelligence’: What is AI ‘height dimension’ and its reach for human-like higher level thinking
[A]rtificial intelligence systems could truly become more like human brains, and some researchers believe they know how: AI design must be elevated to another dimension—literally. While current models have certain parameters…
Could Mental Illness Begin Before You’re Born?
Key Questions Answered: Q: When do genes linked to mental illness start affecting the brain?A: Many genes associated with neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative diseases are active during the earliest stages of…
Chef Aiman: New Dubai restaurant helmed by AI chef
Dubai is known for pushing the boundaries of what is possible, and it is once again making headlines—this time with a restaurant run by an artificial intelligence (AI) chef. Set…
