UK retailers relax rules on GM poultry feed
Three major British grocery chains have ended their bans on providing genetically modified feed to chickens. Full story
Vt. House approves GMO labeling bill
The Vermont House has approved legislation calling for labeling of food products containing genetically modified organisms. Full story
The Syllabus: What you should know for April 28th’s show
Read more about the discussion topics on Sunday's Melissa Harris-Perry. Full story
Michigan store offers 'GMO' food labels
"Hiller's," a Detroit, Michigan grocery store says their in-store signs differentiating between "genetically modified" and non-GMO food provides a service to their customers. WDIV's Ruth Spencer reports.
7 Ways Food Needs to Change
NEW YORK — Food. It's among the most fundamental of human needs. But, over time, it has also entered the realm of high-tech, intellectual property, big business and environmental and social justice concerns. All the while, the world's population of hungry mouths is growing. Full story
Designing Life: Should Babies Be Genetically Engineered?
NEW YORK — The increasing power and accessibility of genetic technology may one day give parents the option of modifying their unborn children, in order to spare offspring from disease or, conceivably, make them tall, well muscled, intelligent or otherwise blessed with desirable traits. Full story
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