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'Jellyfish-lamb' ends up on French plates by error

Tue, 23 Jun 2015 11:19:02 +0200

A fluorescent lamb that had been genetically modified with jellyfish protein to give it transparent skin ended up mistakenly being eaten in France, even though it was only meant to be used in research, reports said on Tuesday.

EU discard GM cancer report from French scientist

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 17:29:00 +0200

The European Food Safety Authority said Thursday it cannot accept an "inadequate" report by a French scientist on a link between cancer and genetically modified corn.

Lab denies access to GM cancer crop study

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 19:48:00 +0200

The French scientist who linked Monsanto genetically-modified corn to cancer in rats on Thursday refused to let the EU's food safety watchdog, EFSA, verify his results.

Probe launched into GM corn safety

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 18:02:00 +0200

The French government on Wednesday asked the country's health watchdog to carry out a probe, possibly leading to EU intervention, after a study said genetically modified corn caused cancer in rats.

José Bové in court over destruction of GM crops

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:34:00 +0200

Veteran farmer, anti-globalization campaigner and Euro MP José Bové has gone on trial in Poitiers for destroying genetically modified maize in 2008.