Biotechnology used in agricultural science greatly affects our lives — from nurturing our bodies and feeding our families to mitigating the effects of climate change. Just one handful of healthy soil ...

AMES, Iowa – New research from an Iowa State University economist found consumers were willing to spend more for genetically modified potato products with reduced levels of a chemical compound linked ...

CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing is fast becoming the essential tool for industrial microbial production and chemical synthesis by virtue of its speed, precision, and versatility. CRISPR can drastically ...

WASECA, Minn. -- Is biotechnology ethical? About 40 clergy gathered at Southern Research and Outreach Center in Waseca last week to learn more about biotechnology in agriculture and debate the issue.

Dedicating Sunday to the world's farmers, Pope John Paul II urged those who are developing new biotechnologies to keep a "healthy balance" with nature to avoid putting people's lives at risk. Tens of ...