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Orange hued sunset scene of a cornfield.

The Social Consequences of the GMO Debate

August 16, 2019April 27, 2021 by SciMoms, posted in Food

"GMOs" have become a stand-in for some very real concerns, but fear, anger, and distrust over "GMOs" distract us from these deeper questions.

Introduction to GMOs

January 23, 2019March 6, 2019 by Anastasia Bodnar, posted in Environment, Food, Health, Risk

Surveys show most consumers don't know much about GMOs. In this post, we review key terms and common myths about GMOs.

Added hormones in poultry, pork, beef, and dairy

November 1, 2018March 28, 2019 by Layla Katiraee, posted in Food

In our latest post, Layla reviews the use added hormones in poultry, pork, beef, and dairy. Are these safe? Why are they banned in certain countries? Do they cause early puberty? This post answers all these questions, and more.

White bowl containing seafood with pasta.

What Should We Eat?

September 7, 2018March 14, 2021 by Jenny Splitter, posted in Food

There are no simple answers to the question of what we should eat. We all have to find what works for us in a complex, interwoven food system.

Produce section at a grocery store in Virginia. Bananas on display are 49 cents a pound for conventional or 69 cents a pound for organic.

The high price of food labels

April 11, 2018April 27, 2021 by Anastasia Bodnar, posted in Food

Research shows that organic and non-GMO food labels raise food prices. Avoiding unnecessary labels means a smaller grocery bill.