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Science Facts & Fallacies

From CRISPR gene-edited embryos to GMO crops, biotechnology is revolutionizing medicine and farming. Scientists are increasingly able to make targeted genetic tweaks to humans, plants and animals to c... Read more

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GLP podcast and video: PFAS bans could do more harm than good; Risks and benefits of ‘magic mushrooms’; ‘Ultra-processed’ foods are nutritious

GLP podcast and video: PFAS bans could do more harm than good; Risks and benefits of ‘magic mushrooms’; ‘Ultra-processed’ foods are nutritious

There are growing calls to ban PFAS chemicals to protect public health. The problem is, these substances are used in a w... Read more

9 Aug 2023

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GLP podcast and video: Dunning-Kruger debunked? The evil industry, noble activist myth; The real Vandana Shiva

GLP podcast and video: Dunning-Kruger debunked? The evil industry, noble activist myth; The real Vandana Shiva

The less informed someone is about a topic, the more likely they are to overestimate their knowledge of it. This is a co... Read more

2 Aug 2023

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