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Genetically Modified Foods

Genetically Modified/Genetically Engineered/Transgenic Foods

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Human Genome Project Information

The Center for Food Safety

Canadian Broadcasting Company

Sites from  the University of Wisconsin-Madison

 

AG Biotech

http://www.biotech-info.net/

Large, updated site "covers all aspects of the application of biotechnology and genetic engineering in agricultural production and food processing and marketing." Under Consumer choice category, find updated consumer surveys, attitude and opinions.

Agricultural Biotechnology (USDA)

http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OB?navid=BIOTECH&parentnav=AGRICULTURE&navtype=RTl

U.S. Dept. of Agriculture's site covering frequently asked questions; laws and regulations, permitting and notification; research; trade; contacts; and other links.

Biotechnology - Office of International Information Programs, U.S. Department of State

http://www.america.gov   (Search using biotechnology )

Comprehensive site dealing with international agreements and information as well as US regulations and information under Online Links.

Biotechnology - Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition and FDA

http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~lrd/biotechm.html

Links to FDA policy papers, FDA publications on safety of bioengineered foods and links to background and biotech food history reports.

Genetically Engineered Organisms: Public Issues Education Project

http://www.geo-pie.cornell.edu/

Objective educational materials exploring the complex scientific and social

issues associated with genetic engineering. From GEO-PIE project at Cornell.

International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications (ISAAA)

http://www.isaaa.org/

Has reports and statistics on global status of GM crops.

Human Genome Project

http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/elsi/gmfood.shtml

Great list of benefits as well as controversies related to the topic.  More links provided leading to excellent resources.

Transgenic Crops: An Introduction and Resource Guide

 http://cls.casa.colostate.edu/TransgenicCrops/

“Balanced information and links to other resources on the technology and issues surrounding transgenic crops (also known as genetically modified or GM crops). The site's authors are engaged in plant genetics research and teaching at Colorado State University." Has special section for Extension agents. Not updated since Dec 2004.