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When it comes to COVID, nurture trumps nature – so far

Determining the DNA sequence of an entire genome, or just the protein-encoding part (the exome), is one way to match genetic … See more

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How the genetics revolution is upending our concept of …

WEBW. hat is a disease?. This seemingly abstract and theoretical question is actually among the most practical questions in all of biomedicine. How patients are …

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Bad food choices make us fat and sick. Understanding our brains …

WEBAccording to Deborah Cohen, author of A Big Fat Crisis: The Hidden Influences Behind the Obesity Epidemic—and How We Can End It, “We have a limited …

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Are GM foods safe

WEBHow were the studies selected? The authors screened seven databases and 84 other sources for feeding trials with GMOs for the period January 1, 1983 July 11, …

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Marrying close relatives offers genetic risks and benefits for

WEBThe genetic screens look for risks of a number of disorders including, sickle cell anemia, cystic fibrosis, spinal muscular atrophy, mental retardation, epilepsy, and …

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Environmental Defense Fund

WEBThe Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is “one of the world’s largest environmental organizations,” headquartered in New York City. Unlike many NGOs that explicitly …

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Genetic embryo screening for health issues and IQ inch closer to

WEBDr. Barbara Pfeffer Billauer, JD MA (Occ. Health) Ph.D. is Professor of Law and Bioethics in the International Program in Bioethics of the University of Porto and …

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Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc

WEBThe Bloomberg Family Foundation, or Bloomberg Philanthropies, was founded by former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and “focuses on five key areas for creating …

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Why biodiversity might not always be such a good thing for our …

WEBThe notion was first proposed in 2001 in relation to the spread of Lyme disease, and in some circles, it has become settled science. “The evidence is already …

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‘Feed Your Mind’: FDA releases guide on GMOs, emphasizing their …

WEBGMO foods have been available to consumers since the early 1990s. Since then, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Department of Agriculture …

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Cloud Mountain Foundation

WEBIn total, Cloud Mountain has given more than $4 million to Food and Water Watch, CMD and related anti-GMO groups. Financial Data. Annual Revenue: $1,143,397 (2016) Total …

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25 years of GMO crops: Economic, environmental and human …

WEBSince the first GMO crop was developed in 1994, genetically modified foods have provided countries around the world with economic, environmental and human …

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Viewpoint: What is ‘abolition medicine’ — and why we must …

WEBRacial violence is a public health crisis. Several organizations, including the American Medical Association (AMA) and the American Public Health Association …

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Power of placebo: Here is how the ‘belief effect’ influences our …

WEBThere is a fascinating interplay between the power of belief and its profound impact on our corporeal health and nutrition. From the intriguing ability of belief to shape …

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Genetically modified crops and sustainability: 25 years since their

WEBGenetically modified (GM) crops have increased global food, feed and fiber production by nearly 1 billion tonnes (1 tonne equals 1.10231 tons) since their …

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How a fetus's developing brain may be shaped by mom's mental …

WEBThe amygdala is a part of brain circuits involved in regulating emotion, in detecting and experiencing stress responses. The prefrontal cortex is involved in the …

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Conspiracy promoter Mike 'Health Ranger' Adams built online

WEBA lternative health guru and conspiracy theorist Mike Adams, founder of the popular website Natural News, has been identified as the mastermind behind “a complex …

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GMO FAQ: Do GMO Bt (insect-resistant) crops pose a threat to …

WEBPesticide products containing microbial Bt have been used in organic agriculture for many years. Bt crops have provided substantial human health, environmental and economic …

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You have a genetic disorder: Should your family be told they …

WEBGenetic tests for everyone—carrier and predictive screening for potential health problems linked to gene mutations—are fast becoming a reality of the …

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How mental health patients suffer from the overuse of …

WEBThe chance discovery of the major classes of psychotropic drugs in the 1950s changed the status of psychopharmacology. These new compounds did more than …

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How the halo effect around plant-based meat leads us to …

WEBOne virtue doesn’t mean all virtues. Many consumers today are buying plant-based foods for health reasons, just as consumers have long bought salads …

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