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AgBioWorld 
Sponsored by scientists in favor of crop biotechnology. Members include Nobel Prize winners Norman Bourlaug and James Watson.
http://www.agbioworld.org
AgBios 
Regulatory and risk assessment information on agricultural biotechnology products, including genetically modified foods and crops.
http://www.agbios.com
Agent Orange 
Personal pages give an overview of the extent of genetic engineering in plants and animals as well what some of the hazards might be.
http://www.angelfire.com/sc/ScottCreek/
BBC Special report: Food under the microscope 
Q&A, articles, and a debate between a biotech company and Greenpeace, plus more links to pro and con sites.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/special_report/1999/02/99/food_under_the_microscope/280396.stm
Center for Food Safety 
An environmental and public health organization which has initiated landmark legal actions against the FDA and EPA to preserve the integrity of the food supply.
http://www.centerforfoodsafety.org/
Center for Food Safety: New FDA Proposal on Genetically Modified Foods 
Analysis of proposed revised US guidelines that would exempt GM foods from pre-market safety testing, make safety consultations voluntary, and prohibit companies from labelling foods as being free from GM ingredients. These policies would be exempt from e
http://www.centerforfoodsafety.org/facts&issues/CFSNewFDAAnalysis.html
Engineering Crops in a Needy World 
Presentation of the genetically modified food debate in India.
http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/features/gmos_india/index.html
GE Free Food Guide 
A guide to buying genetically engineering free and organic food in New Zealand.
http://www.greenpeace.org.nz/truefood
Genetic Engineering In Agriculture 
A virtual book about applications of genetic engineering in agriculture,and about the movement trying to discredit it.
http://members.tripod.com/c_rader0/gemod.htm
Genetically Engineered Foods - Safety Problems 
Health and environmental problems with genetically engineered crops and foods explained in a way everybody can understand. Authored by a global scientist network for independent interdisciplinary evaluation of the safety and value of new technologies
http://www.psrast.org
Genetically Manipulated Food News 
Information on the spread of genetic modification in the food supply as well as the politics and legal issues. Searchable index by subject and date.
http://home.intekom.com/tm_info/
Genetically Modified Food - UK and World News 
Archive of news articles about GM foods, from 1998 to the present. Also includes editorials about the risks, lack of safety testing, and proponents of the products.
http://www.connectotel.com/gmfood/
Genetically Modified Foods and Organisms 
Overview of genetically modified foods, crops, organisms. Pros and cons of genetic modification.
http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/elsi/gmfood.shtml
Global Issues: Genetically Engineered Food 
Outlines scientific and consumer concerns about genetically engineered and modified foods. Safety, food patents, Monsanto's role and media coverage are addressed.
http://www.globalissues.org/EnvIssues/GEFood.asp
Greenpeace Report: Not Ready for Roundup 
Critical examination of Monsanto's genetically engineered herbicide-ready soybeans, their safety, approval, marketing and consumer issues.
http://xs2.greenpeace.org/~usa/reports/biodiversity/roundup/
How to Avoid Genetically Modified Foods 
Genetically engineered (GM/GE) foods can produce unexpected serious risks to human health and the environment. Includes GM insulin risks, GM and aspartame and consumer updates on food companies.
http://www.btinternet.com/~clairejr/Bits/home.html
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy 
Mission is to create environmentally and economically sustainable rural communities through sound agriculture and trade policy. Includes ongoing campaigns to fight genetically engineered foods.
http://www.iatp.org/
Monsanto 
Corporate information about Monsanto, a major producer of GM seeds, as well as educational material, news and a long list of links.
http://www.monsanto.com
Myths About GMO 
VegSource.com paper argues that biotech has no benefits for starving people in the developing world.
http://www.vegsource.com/articles/gmo_feed_myth.htm
OneWorld Guide to Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering 
Site dedicated to sustainable development and human rights issues presents in-depth articles and discussions on GE technology and its possible ramifications. Links to relevant off-site content.
http://www.oneworld.net/guides/biotech/
Pew Initiative on Food and Biotechnology 
Headlines on genetically modified food, agricultural biotechnology and transgenic animals, intended for the public, media, and policymakers.
http://pewagbiotech.org/
Quotations by scientists on the safety of GM foods 
"There is an awful lot unknown about hazards of new [GM food] crops and until it is fully tested we should not be subjecting people to risks, least of all young children."
http://members.tripod.com/~ngin/foodstatements.htm
SIRC 
A page on GM food at the website of the Social Issues Research Centre.
http://www.sirc.org/gate/gm_food.html
Save Jerry's Corn 
Grassroots campaign to buy Iowa farmer's Jerry Rosman's genetically-engineered corn for scientific testing.
http://www.savejerryscorn.org/
Shuji Hisano's Office 
Some articles, information and links related to "Biotechnology, Agriculture, Food, and Society".
http://homepage3.nifty.com/hisashu/
Socio-Political Impact of Biotechnology in Developing Countries 
Novartis Foundation for Sustainable Development (NFSD): "food security in the developing countries must not come to depend on surpluses from the industrialised countries or, worse, food aid..." [Novartis is a biotechnology company]
http://www.foundation.novartis.com/biotechnology_developing_countries.htm
Synthetic Genetically-Engineered Bio-Tech Foods 
Health and environmental risks with scientific findings. News and info about regulation, campaigns, biotech companies, US and WTO demands, diary, books, and links. "The biggest experiment in human history has begun, with us as the guinea pigs and the
http://users.westnet.gr/~cgian/biotech.htm
The Non-GMO Source 
Monthly newsletter (with paid subscription) on possible market opportunities for non-genetically engineered agricultural and food products.
http://Non-GMOsource.com/
The ProBiotech Web Site 
An analysis of the development and benefits of biotechnology in agriculture.
http://www.probiotech.fsnet.co.uk/
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