FDA takes several actions involving genetically engineered plants and animals for food

Based on sound science and a comprehensive review, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is taking several important steps regarding food from genetically engineered (GE) plants and animals…

Caffeine-‘Addicted’ Bacteria Offer Applications In Medicine, The Environment And More

Some people may joke about living on caffeine, but scientists now have genetically engineered E. coli bacteria to do that – literally. Their report in the journal ACS Synthetic Biology describes bacteria being “addicted” to caffeine in a way that promises practical uses ranging from decontamination of wastewater to bioproduction of medications for asthma