The ACB has shared a research paper about the wave of ‘Trojan horse’ second-generation genetic engineering strategies targeted at, inter alia, malaria in Africa, at a time when the COVID-19 crisis is fracturing the myth that global health expertise is the domain of North America and Europe. Global health can no longer be defined by Western nations, as the world watches with … [Read more...]
Civil society denounces release of GM mosquitoes in West Africa
Civil society organisations from around the world have denounced the release of genetically modified (GM) “male-sterile” mosquitoes in Burkina Faso, a landlocked country in West Africa. The GM mosquitoes were released in the village of Bana on 1 July 2019 by the Target Malaria research consortium. The open release is intended to test the infrastructure and systems for future … [Read more...]
New research exposes health risks of GM mosquitoes and salmon
Just when genetically modified (GM) mosquitoes got their approval by the Cayman Islands and the government of Canada’s Prince Edward Island is trying to approve GM salmon, new research reveals unexpected and potentially dangerous effects of genetic engineering. Unfortunately, neither the makers of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) nor their regulators conduct the studies … [Read more...]
Zika outbreak epicenter in same area GM mosquitoes were released
The Zika virus has the potential to reach epidemic proportions - possibly around the globe. Understanding the causes of the outbreak is vital to curbing it. The World Health Organization announced it will convene an Emergency Committee under International Health Regulations on Monday, February 1, concerning the Zika virus ‘explosive’ spread throughout the Americas. As the … [Read more...]
