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Genetic Literacy Project

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Genetic Literacy Project

@GeneticLiteracy

The Genetic Literacy Project fosters dialogue about the scientific, social and ethical implications of human and agricultural genetics.

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Genetic Literacy Project
@GeneticLiteracy
Nov 12, 2024
RFK Jr. is spreading dangerous misinformation on platforms like Joe Rogan's, promoting debunked claims about vaccines, diseases, and even glyphosate. Correcting these falsehoods with evidence is critical to counter his 'disinformation hustle.' @joerogan, @kevinfolta
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Genetic Literacy Project
@GeneticLiteracy
Dec 11, 2024
RFK Jr. claims vaccines contain peanut oil, citing a 1961 patent. Fact: no vaccine uses peanut oil as an excipient. A patent doesn’t mean a product exists. Repeat after me: there is no peanut oil in any vaccine formulation. @dr_andrealove buff.ly/49wMGvn
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Genetic Literacy Project
@GeneticLiteracy
Dec 11, 2024
Vaccines using aluminum salts contain up to 72x less aluminum than what you ingest daily from food and water. Aluminum is the 3rd most abundant element on Earth, naturally present in your body. RFK Jr.’s ‘pumped full of aluminum’ claim is unscientific fearmongering.
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Genetic Literacy Project
@GeneticLiteracy
Jan 29, 2024
Genetically edited cherry tomatoes now grow like grapes and mature in just 40 days, paving the way for sustainable urban and space farming. Cool Down | Tomatoes ready for harvest in 40 days? buff.ly/4bbUNOv
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Genetic Literacy Project
@GeneticLiteracy
Mar 12, 2024
Dr. Peter Hotez tackles the anti-science movement, highlighting the dangerous rise of misinformation and its impact on public health. Amidst personal attacks, Hotez calls for support for scientists in their role as communicators. @HenryIMiller, @KHefferon buff.ly/3wZuQlp
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Genetic Literacy Project
@GeneticLiteracy
Jan 18, 2018
BREAKING NEWS: European court recommends gene-edited crops be exempt from EU #GMO laws geneticliteracyproject.org/2018/01/18/eur… via @guardian #CRISPR #GMOs
Genetic Literacy Project
@GeneticLiteracy
Jan 20, 2024
A breakthrough in gene editing has led to bananas that don't brown and resist disease. This could mean 25% less CO2 emissions from banana waste, equivalent to taking 2 million cars off the road. | Ugly, browning bananas could become a fruit of the past buff.ly/3HJXA45
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Genetic Literacy Project
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Nov 21, 2022
Martin and her team have crossed their purple tomatoes with other breeds over the years to make them larger—and tastier—than the micro variety they started with. Emily Mullin
A tasty purple GMO tomato with higher nutrients and longer shelf life? What could go wrong?
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Genetic Literacy Project
@GeneticLiteracy
Jul 18, 2017
Biotechnology timeline: Humans have been manipulating genes since the ‘dawn of civilization’ bit.ly/2vdWCGD via @BrianDColwell
Genetic Literacy Project
@GeneticLiteracy
Dec 26, 2021
Glyphosate herbicide key driver of reduced carbon emissions in agriculture, academic study finds geneticliteracyproject.org/2021/11/24/gly… via @GeneticLiteracy
Glyphosate herbicide helps reduce carbon emissions in agriculture, academic study finds
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Genetic Literacy Project
@GeneticLiteracy
May 17, 2018
Geneticist Pamela Ronald: Follow the facts—not your feelings—on GMOs geneticliteracyproject.org/2018/05/17/gen… via @pcronald @OUPAcademic #GMO #GMOs
Geneticist Pamela Ronald: Follow the facts—not your feelings—on GMOs
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Genetic Literacy Project
@GeneticLiteracy
Jul 1, 2024
Philippines grants non-GMO status to new reduced-browning banana varieties using CRISPR-Cas9. These bananas can significantly cut food waste and could cut CO2 emissions equivalent to removing 2 million cars annually. @ISAAA buff.ly/3XSiA1s
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Genetic Literacy Project
@GeneticLiteracy
May 9, 2019
ow.ly/Dboz50u5t46 Male aggression isn't only learned. Biology is involved as well | @SteveStuWill @NautilusMag
Genetic Literacy Project
@GeneticLiteracy
Dec 11, 2021
Glyphosate has enabled zero-tillage farming, which keeps CO2 in the soil. @MDPIOpenAccess
Glyphosate herbicide helps reduce carbon emissions in agriculture, academic study finds
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