Michael Fernandez
Article Abstract:
Michael Fernandez, director of the Pew Initiative on Food and Biotechnology (PIFB) discusses the way to move a polarized debate forward and the constant challenge of remaining neutral in Washington, D.C. The Pew Charitable Trusts, the mission of PIFB is to stimulate the discussion on regulation by providing unbiased information for decision makers and holding public forums on the issues.
Publication Name: Nature Biotechnology
Subject: Business
ISSN: 1087-0156
Year: 2006
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Concerns over refuge size for US EPA-approved Bt corn
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Pest resistance for a new transgenic corn, Monsanto's YieldGard Rootworm, is a concern for the US Environmental Protection Agency. The planting of nontransgenic crops adjacent to the transgenic crops will have an effect on the length of pest resistance for the transgenic crops.
Publication Name: Nature Biotechnology
Subject: Business
ISSN: 1087-0156
Year: 2003
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Regulators equivocate on safety of clones
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conclude that meat and milk from cloned animals are likely to be safe as those of conventional animals. The actions taken by FDA on cloned animals are stated.
Publication Name: Nature Biotechnology
Subject: Business
ISSN: 1087-0156
Year: 2003
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