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Genetically Modified Food Pt. 1: There’s Money in Life

  • Posted by Kate H
  • January 25, 2006

Ananda Mohan Chakrabarty has changed the food world, even though he has never worked in the food industry.
Without him, Monsanto wouldn’t be as powerful or profitable. Without him, Archer Daniels Midland wouldn’t have a stranglehold on corn. Without him, countries world-wide wouldn’t have to fight for their own food supplies.
Who the heck is Ananda Mohan […]

Genetically Modified Food: Preface

  • Posted by Kate H
  • January 10, 2006

Before one can talk intelligently about Genetically Modified (GM) food, it’s important to understand what’s really at work. Why is Genetically Modified food being introduced to our diet at brisk pace? Who truly benefits? Is the motivation for GM foods altruism? Or is it
something more?
Over the course of the next few weeks and months, I’m […]