When scientists working in the agricultural biotechnology industry first altered the genetic material of one organism by introducing genes from an entirely different organism, the reaction was generally enthusiastic. To many, these genetically modified organisms (GMOs) promised to solve the challenges faced by farmers and to relieve world hunger. Yet within a decade, this "gene revolution" had abruptly stalled. Widespread protests against the potential dangers of "Frankenfoods" and the patenting of seed supplies in the developing world forced the industry to change course. As a result, in the...
When scientists working in the agricultural biotechnology industry first altered the genetic material of one organism by introducing genes from an ent...
Originally published in 1988 and 1990, this book asks what positive lessons can be learned from some of the developing world’s success stories on population.
Originally published in 1988 and 1990, this book asks what positive lessons can be learned from some of the developing world’s success stories ...
