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Indian researcher makes a case for biotechnology

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The journal Nature has published an article about how developing countries can make the best from biotech. Indira Nath, the article’s author, argues biotechnology can revolutionize food production and healthcare in developing countries only if these countries bolstered their scientific capacity. Nath regrets intellectual property rights coupled with inhibit scientists from developing countries from accessing critical technologies. Further, the ongoing opposition to genetically modified foods in both developed and developing countries continues to stymie food production in the former countries. To address this situation, Nath calls on governments in developing countries to intensify efforts in training researchers. They should also provide them with necessary technologies to do their work. Nath joins a long list of scientists from developing countries calling on their governments to be more proactive promoting science and technology for sustainable development. Dr. Calestous Juma, a Kenyan scientist currently teaching at Harvard, has been another vocal supporter of biotechnology. Writing in Japan Times in July this year, Dr. Juma called on G-8 countries to encourage biotech cooperation in Africa. He cautioned that over-emphasis on biosafety was hindering many African countries from adopting biotechnology. Nath and Dr. Juma make very strong cases for biotechnology. They are worth listening to. Sphere: Related ContentBookmark and ShareNovember 15th, 2008. Comment now »

EU challenges France on GM Maize

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The European Union (EU) is again challenging France’s decision to ban a genetically modified (GM) maize developed by the U.S.-based biotech giant Monsanto. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is angry that France has refused to allow the cultivation of MON 810, the only GM crop being grown in the European Union.“No specific scientific evidence, in terms of risk to human and animal health and the environment, was provided that would justify the invocation of a safeguard clause,” EFSA said in an opinion article on its web site. These are weighty words, coming especially from such a nonpartisan organization as EFSA. They’re words directed not only at France but other European countries weighing on the issue of genetically modified crops. The issue of the safety of GM foods has been discussed since the introduction of the first genetically modified crop in 1996. Reputable organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. National Academies of Science have issued numerous reports on the safety of GM foods. In June 2005, for instance, WHO released a report entitled Modern Food Biotechnology, Human Health and Development, which reaffirmed the safety of GM foods. The U.S. National Academies of Science, itself, has on numerous occasions cautioned against condemning GM crops on the basis of non-scientific evidence. France and other countries opposed to crop genetic engineering will do their citizens proud if they allow science to guide every decision of GM crops. Blanket condemnation of GM crops doesn’t serve the interests of farmers. It only denies them an opportunity to boost food production. Sphere: Related ContentBookmark and ShareNovember 3rd, 2008. Comment now »

Italy’s health minister favors GM crops

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Italy’s health minister Maurizio Sacconi would like her country to lift the ban on genetically modified crops (GM) in his country. Sacconi told an international food forum recently that Italy needed to apply the European principle of co-existence of different production technologies. The principle lays out clear guidelines on how organic and GM crops should be grown together. Sacconi’s stand on genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is, to say the least, a courageous one. Anti-GMOs sentiments run high in Europe and for a person of Sacconi’s caliber to state her pro-GMOs position publicly is not a mean thing. Secondly, Sacconi’s position on GM crops is an informed one. It’s not from every Tom, Dick and Harry. Remember Sacconi is in charge of the ministry of health in Silvio Berlusconi’s government. He must be privy to the latest data on the safety of genetically modified foods. It’s not surprising that in making a case for GMOs, he mentioned that “… all scientific research should be rigorously tested.” The European Union (EU), despite its opposition to GM crops, ought to be listening to the likes of Sacconi. Sacconi is one of voices of reason and common sense in Europe on the issue of genetically modified foods. Sphere: Related ContentBookmark and ShareOctober 23rd, 2008. Comment now »

South Africa approves biotech sorghum

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South Africa has made another step forward in the field of crop biotechnology. After a rancorous debate over whether genetically engineered sorghum should be grown in greenhouses, the South African government has given its nod to the project.The decision was a huge blow to anti-GMOs activists in South Africa, led by the South African GMO Executive Council, which had waged a relentless campaign against the new sorghum variety.Called “Super Sorghum”, it’s nutritionally enhanced with more amino acids. The Council for Scientific Industrial Research (CSIR), which had been spearheading the approval, lauded the government’s decision saying it was testimony South Africa had robust biosafety laws.“We respect the fact that decision-makers have an obligation towards safety and that rigorous investigations are part of the process. Work on the project will now continue in our level 3 biosafety greenhouse,” said CSIR Biosciences Executive Director, Dr Gatsha Mazithulela, soon after the government announced the approval decision.The “Super Sorghum” has received worldwide support, including from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which has already committed about $17 million to the project. The project is being spearheaded by Florence Wambugu, a renowned Kenyan agricultural biotechnologist, who also heads the Africa Harvest Biotech International Foundation (AHBIF).    Sphere: Related ContentBookmark and ShareOctober 12th, 2008. Comment now »

Maize yields in Europe declining?

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I speak and comprehend a little French. There’s this video that features Klaus Ammann saying corn yields in Europe have gone down. David Tribe of GMO Pundit has picked up the issue on his blog.Let me mention something small about David. He is a characteristically mercurial scientist. I must admit I’ve not come across a scientist as interested in science communication as David.On this blog, I’ve repeatedly called on scientists not to allow rookies to distort their work. David seems to have heeded my call. He writes prolifically about agricultural biotechnology. He doesn’t fear to be branded “a shill of this and that  multinational biotechnology corporations.” These are some of intimidatory accusations anti-technology activists use to try to silence folks like David.In 2006 I urged scientists to come out and defend the science behind crop genetic engineering. Then, I noted that the voices of few scientists who were willing to stand up to opponents of crop genetic engineering were being drowned by these self-styled activists, who’ve very scant knowledge of agricultural biotechnology. In fact most of them have social science backgrounds. They’re only good in making blue look white, without ever stepping into a paint shop.David is among the few scientists who have said “enough is enough” to propaganda that has come to define the debate genetically modified organisms (GMOs).David’s strategy has been to lay facts out there for all to see and decide for themselves. This is what I’ve always advocated: that the debate about genetically modified foods should be anchored in science.On Klaus’ remark that corn yields in Europe are going down, David has culled out graphs showing the continuing increase of corn yields in the U.S. The U.S. happens to be the leading grower of genetically modified corn. Connect the dots for yourself.Europe is fervently opposed to GMOs. Could this be the reason why corn yields are unimpressive there? This is the point David is trying to make. And he could be right. Sphere: Related ContentBookmark and ShareSeptember 28th, 2008. Comment now »

African scientist honored for her work in agriculture

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An African scientist has been honored for her work in promoting sustainable agriculture in Africa. Prof. Florence Wambugu, who heads the Africa Harvest Biotech Foundation, last week scooped the 2008 YARA prize for the African Green Revolution.Prof. Wambugu was recognized for promoting the use of tissue culture in banana farming in mainly Kenya. The technology has dramatically improved the standards of living of millions of small-scale farmers in the country and other African countries.Prof. Wambugu is an exceptional, brilliant and selfless woman. After receiving her education in the U.S. and UK, she declined lucrative jobs there to go back to Africa to help it improve its agriculture. This is uncommon to most Africans who go to Western countries to study. Most, if not all, opt to take up well-paying jobs. The fact that Prof. Wambugu decided to forego such opportunities say a lot about her character and her commitment to see Africa becomes self-sufficient in food production.Prof. Wambugu has also been at the forefront of the campaign to popularize modern agricultural biotechnology. This has not been a simple task. She has fought with anti-tech organizations, such as the Greenpeace and Friends of the Earth, the two anti-biotechnology activist organizations at the forefront of the campaign against genetically modified organisms (GMOs).To reinforce here support for modern agricultural biotechnology, Prof. Wambugu, soon after receiving the YARA prize, told the SciDev.net web site that the Green Revolution currently being championed by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will have to “…embrace cutting-edge biotechnology.”This call must be taken very seriously. Prof. Wambugu is not just another activist advocating for agricultural biotechnology. She understands the stuff she’s talking about. Farmers and governments in Africa better listen to her! Sphere: Related ContentBookmark and ShareSeptember 12th, 2008. 2 Comments »

Prince of Wales under fire for his anti-GMOs stance

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The Prince of Wales is in hot soup for claiming genetically modified crops have set the word on course for “the biggest disaster, environmentally, of all time.”In an interview with the Telegraph, last week, Prince Charles sensationally accused “gigantic corporations” of meddling with nature and urged them to spare the world the cataclysmic repercussions that might arise from genetic modification of crops.Prince Charles’ rantings against GM crops, however, have come under harsh criticism from government officials, politicians, the media and scientists for their ludicrous tinge.British Environment Minister Phil Woolas has challenged Prince Charles to provide evidence to the effect that genetically modified crops are a disaster. Woolas, in an interview with the Sunday Telegraph, affirmed that the government had a “moral responsibility” to investigate whether GM crops could help alleviate hunger in the developing world.” And the minister warned the Prince of Wales not to politicize the issue of GM crops.Alison Smith, Professor of Plant Biochemistry at the John Innes Centre in Norwich, accused Prince Charles of “inflating fears instead of contributing to reasoned debate.”“He (Prince) seems to be ranting about GM crops, urbanisation, globalisation and even hybrid plants. He is inflating fears instead of contributing to reasoned debate.”The Times, in an editorial, said Prince Charles’ views on genetically modified crops were “ill-informed, alarmist and anti-science.” “…his apocalyptic predictions of the effect of genetically modified crops do not enhance public debate, but degrade it,” noted the hard-hitting editorial.British Labor MP, Des Turner, fumed that it’s “…entirely Luddite attitude to simply reject this (GM crops) out of hand.”Liberal Democratic Phil Willis, who’s also the chairman of the all-party Commons science committee, echoed the same sentiment and warned: “Prince Charles lack of scientific understanding and his willingness to condemn millions of people to starvation in areas like sub-Saharan Africa is absolutely bewildering.”Prince Charles did have supporters. Friends of the Earth and the Soil Association did issue an oblique statement supporting the Prince of Wales’ views that “GM crops would not help solve the food crisis.”This is a self-denial statement. I’ve always argued, on this blog and elsewhere, that criticism of crop genetic engineering is warranted as long it’s constructive and scientifically grounded. When somebody, for instance, claims that GM crops would not help solve the food crisis, one is left to wonder what happened to the truth. Just the same way I condemn this, I’ll also take issue with anybody who might claim that organic farming cannot help in solving the food crisis. They’ve a role to play, just like GM crops have an important contribution to make in enhancing global food security.The International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications (ISAAA) has just released a report that shows GM crops cultivation recorded a 12 per cent growth from 2006-2007. The number of countries growing GM crops also increased to 23. These are hard facts that cannot easily wished away.Realistically speaking, therefore, one can safely say that these crops are making significant contribution to global food security. This is an undeniable fact that those who support and oppose GM crops must acknowledge.For the Prince of Wales and anti-technology organizations to deny that agricultural biotechnology is making significant contribution to global food security is wrong. Acknowledging facts as they’re, perhaps, is the best way to handle the debate about cons and pros of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Sphere: Related ContentBookmark and ShareAugust 19th, 2008. 3 Comments »

Extra-judicial protests on GMOs decried

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An article appearing elsewhere on this blog, and which has been adapted from the Australian-based ABC News, reports that Gene Ethics, a nongovernmental organization opposed to crop genetic engineering, has mapped farmers growing genetically modified canola.The map lists their names and location of their farms. The Victorian Farmers Federation has issued a press statement condemning the tactic as amounting to bullying.“This is a disgraceful and unsubstantiated witch hunt and shows how few ethics, Gene Ethics really have,” Says VFF President, Simon Ramsay.This incident reminds me of an article I read two weeks ago featuring Howard Atkinson complaining that research institutions in Britain are spending more money guarding field trials of genetically modified crops than in research proper.Mr. Atkinson said a field trial of genetically modified potato cost Leeds University 25,000 pounds. And additional six-figure bill went to security. What a waste!The Australian and the Leeds incidents have one thing in common: anti-technology activists are fast resorting to extra-judicial measures to thwart crop genetic engineering.Rudimentary tactics being practiced by these groups are unacceptable in today’s world. People might have concerns about genetically modified organisms (GMOs), but I don’t think resorting to violence or blackmail is the most sensible thing to do. Let the world engage in a civil debate about GMOs.GMOs are products of natural science. Natural science demands that every claim be scientifically substantiated. When anti-technology activists make claims against GMOs, they should ground such in science. And they don’t have to do it themselves. Since they’re good in mobilization, they can line up scientists to do it. They can even sponsor research: They’ve huge budgets to do so. This is the most civil way of engaging in the debate about GMOs, not engaging in hooliganism, which trivializes the whole debate.Food security is an important issue that must be discussed soberly. On this blog, I’ve repeatedly stated that everything must be on the table when it comes to ensuring global food security. If organic farming can help reduce hunger and malnutrition, so be it. If GMOs can do the same, so be it. We shouldn’t have a bunch of activists dictating to farmers the kind of farming to practice. Sphere: Related ContentBookmark and ShareAugust 12th, 2008. 1 Comment »

Australian researcher wants more young people to study science

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There’s this article about Professor Wynne Jones, of Harper Adams University College in Australia, urging young people to study science. Actually, this is not the main theme of the article: It’s about the controversy surrounding genetically modified (GM) foods, and how it can be solved through public education.Jones sneaks in the idea of egging on young people to study science and technology so that that they can lead this campaign, a theory I’ve not heard since I started blogging about agricultural biotechnology. And I’ve not come across a study that shows young scientists can execute public awareness campaigns about agricultural biotechnology, or any other controversial scientific innovations, than their older counterparts.In this article, Jones rightly argues the world would be a better place if more young people study science and technology. Apart from gaining scientific knowledge for their career and professional development, Jones further argues, these young scientists - as a service to the community - would be invaluable asset in educating the public about new scientific innovation.Jones says the debate about genetically modified foods can greatly benefit from young scientists. They’ve the energy and tact to convince a wary public that modern agricultural biotechnology has great potential.“It’s up to us as educationalists and scientists to inform the public and have a debate based on fact and not heated emotions,” Says Jones referring to the confusion surrounding genetically modified organisms (GMOs).Jones can’t be further from right on this issue. More education and awareness about GMOs is needed. As I’ve repeatedly argued on this blog, the public has been denied education about GMOs. And to blame for this situation are scientists who always shy away from confronting those who try to distort their work. As Jones puts it, it’s high time they fill up the plate. Sphere: Related ContentBookmark and ShareJuly 27th, 2008. 1 Comment »

Transgenic tomato to treat Alzheimer’s disease

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Biotechnology Letters Journal is reporting that a group of South Korean researchers has genetically engineered a tomato to enable it treat the Alzheimer’s disease, a neurodegenerative disease, which causes dementia. Having recognized that the human Beta-amyloid is the main component of Alzheimer’s disease, the researchers sought to investigate how genetic engineering could be used to reduce it. They figured out how it could be integrated into the tomato genome. Using Agrobacterium-mediated nuclear transformation, the researchers, led by HyunSoon Kim of the Plant Genomics Research Center, based in South Korea “generated tomatoes for Beta-amyloid.”Their goal was that this tomato trait, upon consumption by Alzheimer patients, would suppress the beta-Amyloid generation and thus reduce or diminish occurrence of Alzheimer’s disease.The researchers found that mice fed on this Beta-amyloid transgenic tomato elicited an immune response, similar to the one patients of the Alzheimer disease would elicit.The Alzheimer’s disease is believed to mostly affect those aged 65 years and above. Statistics show that about 26 million people currently suffer from the disease. With the publication of this new study, it’s hoped that the transgenic tomato with Beta-amyloid will be a relief to patients of the Alzheimer’s disease. Sphere: Related ContentBookmark and ShareJuly 16th, 2008. Comment now »

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