The final programme down on Animal Farm looks at how genetic technologies already impact on our more... day-to-day lives. Charmayne James, one of the US's more... most successful female rodeo riders,   more...talks about how she has cloned her champion steed, Scamper. He was unable to breed naturally because he was gelded at a young age. Charmayne introduces us to Scamper and his newly cloned twin, Clayton, to show us just how similar they are.  less

The final programme down on Animal Farm looks at how genetic technologies already impact on our day-to-day lives. Charmayne James, one of the US's more... most successful female rodeo riders, talks about   more...how she has cloned her champion steed, Scamper. He was unable to breed naturally because he was gelded at a young age. Charmayne introduces us to Scamper and his newly cloned twin, Clayton, to show us just how similar they are.  less

The final programme down on Animal Farm looks at how genetic technologies already impact on our day-to-day lives. Charmayne James, one of the US's most successful female rodeo riders, talks about how   more...she has cloned her champion steed, Scamper. He was unable to breed naturally because he was gelded at a young age. Charmayne introduces us to Scamper and his newly cloned twin, Clayton, to show us just how similar they are.

Leaf sectioning
The film introduces the project involving goats that have been implanted with a gene to make them produce spider silk proteins in their milk. Spider silk is amongst the strongest and most flexible material known. It is used for the production of everything from bullet-proof jackets to parachutes and airbags.

Featherless chicken
Then, of course, there are the pigs that have been engineered to help solve the global pollution crisis…

Transgenic cassava
Like it or not, one thing this series shows is that genetic modification experiments are well under way. Perhaps it's time drop the knee-jerk reaction and engage in a little more serious debate about what is and what isn't acceptable in terms of animal and environmental welfare.  less

The second programme focuses on the latest techniques in genetic manipulation that stand to directly benefit our health. Amongst the animal line-up this week are the sheep that are used to grow human   more...organs for transplants and the plasma cows that could solve the threat of bioterrorism.  less

I am totally against Genetic modification of any kind.. There is a lot of proof showing how Gm crops are causing all kinds of problems. i post this for people to see what is going on. Thanks for commenting.
  more...The second programme focuses on the latest techniques in genetic manipulation that stand to directly benefit our health. Amongst the animal line-up this week are the sheep that are used to grow human organs for transplants and the plasma cows that could solve the threat of bioterrorism.

A transgenic greenhouse
The film also looks at a product called MySkin – a new tissue engineering technique that takes a small sample of human skin and encourages the cells within it to multiply and produce new skin. The technique is already being used to treat people who have suffered serious burns, but, as co-presenters Giles and Olivia discover, it could have a future use in growing whole body parts – noses, ears and even vital organs like livers and bladders.

A transgenic sheep
Giles, however, decides to stick with his own nose.  less

The second programme focuses on the latest techniques in genetic manipulation that stand to directly benefit our health. Amongst the animal line-up this week are the sheep that are used to grow human   more...organs for transplants and the plasma cows that could solve the threat of bioterrorism.

A transgenic greenhouse
The film also looks at a product called MySkin – a new tissue engineering technique that takes a small sample of human skin and encourages the cells within it to multiply and produce new skin. The technique is already being used to treat people who have suffered serious burns, but, as co-presenters Giles and Olivia discover, it could have a future use in growing whole body parts – noses, ears and even vital organs like livers and bladders.

A transgenic sheep
Giles, however, decides to stick with his own nose.  less

Watch eight renowned experts and three farmers worldwide discuss the safety of genetically modified foods -- sharing their confidence in the process used to ensure the safe development of genetically   more...modified crops and the safety of genetically engineered food. The Conversations About Plant Biotechnology Web site offers additional video podcasts with farmers and experts from around the world.  less

The American biotechnology firm, Monsanto, has applied for a patent
for pig breeding in 160 countries. The patent is for specific parts
of the more... genetic material of pigs which Monsanto's genetic   more...researchers
have decoded. If this patent is granted, pig breeding would be
possible with the approval of the company.

Farmers and breeders are naturally alarmed because these genes have
long existed in the great majority of their pigs. Using DNA tests
they can prove that there is no new invention in the patent
applications but that, instead, granting this patent would be to
allow a part of nature to fall into the hands of a single company.

Monsanto's influence on the patent offices is huge. If the patent
is approved, money will have to be paid to Monsanto for every pig
in the world carrying this genetic marker. This has long been the
case for certain feedstuffs, such as genetically modified maize.
Many farmers in the US have already become dependent on the company.
It is not merely a question of money, however, but also a question
of the risk posed to consumers. In America, as in Europe, cases of
infertility in animals fed with genetically modified maize are
becoming increasingly common. No-one yet knows what effects such
products are having on humans.  less

The American biotechnology firm, Monsanto, has applied for a patent
for pig breeding in 160 more... countries. The patent is for specific parts
of the genetic material of pigs which Monsanto's genetic   more...researchers
have decoded. If this patent is granted, pig breeding would be
possible with the approval of the company.

Farmers and breeders are naturally alarmed because these genes have
long existed in the great majority of their pigs. Using DNA tests
they can prove that there is no new invention in the patent
applications but that, instead, granting this patent would be to
allow a part of nature to fall into the hands of a single company.

Monsanto's influence on the patent offices is huge. If the patent
is approved, money will have to be paid to Monsanto for every pig
in the world carrying this genetic marker. This has long been the
case for certain feedstuffs, such as genetically modified maize.
Many farmers in the US have already become dependent on the company.
It is not merely a question of money, however, but also a question
of the risk posed to consumers. In America, as in Europe, cases of
infertility in animals fed with genetically modified maize are
becoming increasingly common. No-one yet knows what effects such
products are having on humans.  less

The American biotechnology firm, Monsanto, has applied for a patent
for pig breeding in 160 countries. The patent is for specific parts
of the genetic material of pigs which Monsanto's genetic researchers
  more...have decoded. If this patent is granted, pig breeding would be
possible with the approval of the company.

Farmers and breeders are naturally alarmed because these genes have
long existed in the great majority of their pigs. Using DNA tests
they can prove that there is no new invention in the patent
applications but that, instead, granting this patent would be to
allow a part of nature to fall into the hands of a single company.

Monsanto's influence on the patent offices is huge. If the patent
is approved, money will have to be paid to Monsanto for every pig
in the world carrying this genetic marker. This has long been the
case for certain feedstuffs, such as genetically modified maize.
Many farmers in the US have already become dependent on the company.
It is not merely a question of money, however, but also a question
of the risk posed to consumers. In America, as in Europe, cases of
infertility in animals fed with genetically modified maize are
becoming increasingly common. No-one yet knows what effects such
products are having on humans.  less

I am totally against Genetic modification of any kind.. There is a lot of proof showing how Gm crops are causing all kinds of problems. i post this for people to see what is going on. Thanks for commenting.
  more...The first programme starts by looking at the outlandish creatures that can be produced by sex alone. From the cows bound by twice the muscle mass of their ordinary bovine counterparts, to the chickens that are completely devoid of feathers. All of which are achieved through simple traditional animal breeding or artificial selection.

Super salmon
The film looks at the high tech production of giant GM salmon that could help save our dwindling fish stocks, and GM rice that has been modified to contain carotenoids, precursors of vitamin A, that could help prevent common developing world deficiencies that can lead to blindness.

A double muscle rump
Olivia is a convert, but her co-presenter Giles reserves judgement. He finds that the muscle-bound meat doesn't cut the mustard on the flavour stakes.  less

I am totally against Genetic modification of any kind.. There is a lot of proof showing how Gm crops are causing all kinds of problems. i post this for people to see what is going on. Thanks for commenting.
  more...
The first programme starts by looking at the outlandish creatures that can be produced by sex alone. From the cows bound by twice the muscle mass of their ordinary bovine counterparts, to the chickens that are completely devoid of feathers. All of which are achieved through simple traditional animal breeding or artificial selection.

Super salmon
The film looks at the high tech production of giant GM salmon that could help save our dwindling fish stocks, and GM rice that has been modified to contain carotenoids, precursors of vitamin A, that could help prevent common developing world deficiencies that can lead to blindness.

A double muscle rump
Olivia is a convert, but her co-presenter Giles reserves judgement. He finds that the muscle-bound meat doesn't cut the mustard on the flavour stakes.  less

I am totally against Genetic modification of any kind.. There is a lot of proof showing how Gm crops are causing all kinds of problems. i post this for people to see what is going on. Thanks for commenting.
  more...The first programme starts by looking at the outlandish creatures that can be produced by sex alone. From the cows bound by twice the muscle mass of their ordinary bovine counterparts, to the chickens that are completely devoid of feathers. All of which are achieved through simple traditional animal breeding or artificial selection.

Super salmon
The film looks at the high tech production of giant GM salmon that could help save our dwindling fish stocks, and GM rice that has been modified to contain carotenoids, precursors of vitamin A, that could help prevent common developing world deficiencies that can lead to blindness.

A double muscle rump
Olivia is a convert, but her co-presenter Giles reserves judgement. He finds that the muscle-bound meat doesn't cut the mustard on the flavour stakes.  less

Farmers tell there stories of genetically modified crops.

Canadian report of the gmo problem and the lack of investigating of the problems.

Are genetically modified foods safe? View video of biotech expert Lord Taverne discussing biotechnology and the environment. The conversations about plant biotechnology Web site offers video discussions   more...with farmers and experts from around the world on genetically modified crops.  less

Watch Terry Wanzek, a farmer from the United States, discuss the pros and cons of growing genetically modified foods. The Conversations About Plant Biotechnology Web site offers additional video podcasts   more...with farmers and experts from around the world.  less

Australian farmer Robert Tuck discusses the advantages of genetically engineered cotton including environmental benefits, sustainability, more time with family, ease of management and safety. The conversations   more...about plant biotechnology Web site offers video discussions with farmers and experts from around the world.  less

South Africa farmer Richard Sithole shares his experience farming genetically modified Bt maize and its positive impact on his family’s standard of living. The Conversations about Plant Biotechnology   more...Web site offers information about genetically modified Bt maize and other genetically modified crops through video podcasts with farmers and experts from around the world.  less

Biotech farmer Jerry Due discusses the advantages of genetically modified organisms in the Philippines, including a reduction in agricultural pesticides. The Conversations About Plant Biotechnology Web   more...site offers video discussions with farmers and experts from around the world.  less

Watch biotech farmer Elizabeth Jele discuss the benefits of genetically modified crops in South Africa. The Conversations About Plant Biotechnology Web site offers additional video discussions with farmers   more...and experts from around the world.  less

View Jeffrey Sachs' comments on the pros of genetically modified foods in alleviating poverty and hunger in developing countries. The Conversations About Plant Biotechnology Web site offers additional   more...video podcasts with farmers and experts from around the world.  less

View UK farmer Bob Fiddaman's comments on the genetically modified food debate and the need for farmers to access the benefits of plant biotechnology in Europe. The Conversations About Plant Biotechnology   more...Web site offers additional video podcasts with farmers and experts from around the world.  less

Farmers and experts from around the world discuss their experiences with genetically modified food crops. View video discussion about biotechnology benefits including reduced green house gas emissions   more...and pesticide applications.  less