Myriad Genetics shares rise to three-year highs
Shares of diagnostic test maker Myriad Genetics Inc. rose to a three-year high Tuesday, as analysts said actions by the Supreme Court and actress Angelina Jolie could both help the company. Full story
Idaho spud giant bets on biotech potatoes
A dozen years after a customer revolt forced Monsanto to ditch its genetically engineered potato, an Idaho company aims to resurrect high-tech spuds. Full story
U.S. tax dollars promote Monsanto's GMO crops overseas: report
(Reuters) - U.S. taxpayers are footing the bill for overseas lobbying that promotes controversial biotech crops developed by U.S.-based Monsanto Co and other seed makers, a report issued on Tuesday said. Full story
News Summary: High court rules for Monsanto
PATENT VIOLATION: The Supreme Court said Monday that an Indiana farmer violated Monsanto Co.'s patents on soybean seeds resistant to its weed-killer. The farmer had been growing the beans without buying new seeds from the corporation. Full story
How a few companies cornered market on genetically modified food
Monsanto is the company with the largest market share of genetically engineered crops in the world. Melissa Harris-Perry’s panelists look at food politics and why the company’s image has taken a few hits.
The human side of genetically modified foods
One of the promises of GMOs is that farmers will be able to yield more food. Melissa Harris-Perry’s panelists discuss how that's great for the bottom line of businesses and farmers, but there are still people around the world who won't be able to pay for it.
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