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GENERA needs your help!

by Anastasia on 23 December 2011

Here at Biofortified, we’ve been collecting citations of papers about the risks and safety of genetic engineering. The goal of this collection is to populate our GENetic Engineering Risk Atlas (GENERA) with citations and, eventually, unbiased summaries of the literature. The database would be useful to anyone looking for more information about genetic engineering, from interested consumers to farmers to scientists.

Our biggest struggle so far has been trying to figure out how

Perfect holiday gifts

by Anastasia on 18 December 2011

Do you have a special someone that you just can’t find the right gift for? Biofortified has many gifts for your favorite plant scientist, foodie, or any fan of agriculture. Many of these are available with 2-day shipping from our Zazzle store. Not only do you get a great gift, 25% of each purchase goes to Biofortified to help us keep this website

2011 Frankenfood Carving and Costume Contest

by Frank N. Foode on 26 October 2011

Hey there everyone, Frank N. Foode here. There have been lots of things going on in the world, but not so much that we can’t come together for another community contest. It is October, which means that we’re nearing the third birthday of this blog and of yours truly. What a better way to celebrate than by holding our second annual carving contest?

But, first things first. In our last community contest, we wanted to find the most co-existing community member who has provided helpful and productive comments. It was a difficult decision for the editors to make, but the winner of our fourth community contest is none other than Ewan R! His contributions to the community have been a delight, from long comments breaking down arguments piece by piece, to clever witticisms that always bring a laugh.

For his prize, he chose to receive a copy of Tomorrow’s Table, which is on its way to him along with a tote bag. Four cheers for Ewan! (Because three are not enough.)

So lets get to this year’s extravaganza.

I’m back!

by Anastasia on 13 September 2011

It’s been a long time since I’ve written a post. The last substantial post was Biotechnology: communication and politics back in May! I’m slowly getting back into blogging as time allows, such as with the DNA for dinner, and I have quite a few drafts that need to be polished before publishing, half written posts that came about when I just couldn’t ignore some interesting biotech or ag news item despite my best efforts to stay away from Twitter. Just in case anyone’s interested in what I have been up to in my absence, here’s the details…

Great Darwin’s Galapagos!

by Frank N. Foode on 30 June 2011

Hi everyone, Frank N. Foode here.

I’m here to answer the call for a de-lurking post, so I thought I would break the ice and show a couple pictures from my recent trip to Madison, Wisconsin, to attend the March Procession of the Species. Humans of all shapes and stripes were dressing up as their favorite species to celebrate the work of Charles Darwin. And here he is – the years have been very kind to Chuck, but I didn’t realize he was so big!