biotechnology

Could the Amazon Rainforest Be Saved as a Biological ‘Factory’?

By Jan Rocha / Climate News Network Oct 14, 2016 With the world's largest tropical forest under continuous assault, Brazilian scientists propose rescuing it as a kind of lab to help develop biotechnology products. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

How the U.S. Government Shills for Monsanto

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig May 16, 2013 Thanks in part to WikiLeaks, we now know that the State Department is acting like a global sales agent for biotech behemoths such as Monsanto. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Popular Monsanto Product Linked to Major Health Problems, Study Says

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Apr 27, 2013 Cancer, Parkinson's and infertility--these are just some of the diseases and health problems that a new study says may be linked to heavy use of the world's most popular herbicide. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

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White House Admits Lag in Bioterror Effort

Staff / Truthdig Apr 7, 2006 Bush & Co. still don't have a comprehensive plan to deal with bioterror threats--despite two years of planning and billions in appropriations. The alleged culprit: bureaucratic inertia. "I can't help but think we are not prepared if, God forbid, any of these catastrophes were to be visited upon the United States," says a congresswoman. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )