Food and agriculture

Making sense of GM

What is the genetic modification of plants and why are scientists doing it? Scientists and agriculturalists address some of the misconceptions concerning the development and use of genetically modified crops.

Food additives forum

Working with specialists we provide some answers about the science behind food preservation, the meaning and reasons for E-numbers in food and drink, what scientists say about possible adverse health effects of specific additives, and how they are tested and regulated for public safety.

For the record

Growth hormones in livestock

Does eating junk food lead to allergies?

Criticisms on FSA organic food study


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