UK consultation on gene editing
March 17 was the deadline for submitting comments to the UK’s public consultation on gene editing. The…
GM production and regulation in Bangladesh
Genetic Literacy Project published a detailed article on the benefits of Bt eggplant cultivated in Bangladesh….
European advice on ethics of genome editing
The European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies (EGE), an independent advisory body to the…
Biotechnology Conference 2021: Minister of Science and Tech Welcomes BSN Executives Ahead of the Epoch Meeting
In preparation for the forthcoming Biotechnology Society of Nigeria’s 33rd International Annual Conference with…
6 Things to Know About GMOs
1. GMO foods are as safe to eat as their non-GMO counterparts. The FDA, U.S. Environmental…
AATF Celebrates Dr. (Mrs.) Rose Suniso Maxwell Gidado as an Exceptional Woman in Science
AATF celebrates Dr. (Mrs.) Rose Suniso Maxwell Gidado, an award-winning Industrial Microbiologist who hails from…
Peer-reviewed Recommendations for Regulation of GM Crop
On January 19, 2021, CropLife International announced the publication of peer-reviewed recommendations to modernize…
China GM Crops Approval
On January 11, 2021 the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture announced it had approved two…
EU approves 8 GM crops
On January 22, 2021 the European Commission authorized another 8 GM crops for import,…
2020/2021 OFAB Africa Journalism Grant
In our quest to advance innovative reporting approaches for better coverage of agricultural biotechnology…
Extension, OFAB Nigeria Media Award of Excellence 2020: Print Category
Sequel to the call for entry made earlier on the 15th June, 2020 by…
Study on Impacts of GM Maize in Vietnam
The first assessment of the farm level impacts of using GM maize in Vietnam, published in…