New Zealand GMO and Glyphosates: Time to Ask the Hard Questions
A Family Legacy of Longevity I was in New Zealand recently. I went specifically to my aunt’s 100th birthday. My aunt is mentally incredibly sharp with a memory better than most people, she is happy and still has purpose for living. Physically, she still gets around albeit with a walker. I hadn’t seen her for […]
What Actually is Lab-Grown Meat?
What actually is lab-grown meat? The USDA has just allowed for lab grown meats otherwise known as cultured meats (not to be confused with plant-based meats) to be available in the US human food supply. The Australian equivalent has received an application from an Australian based company to have cultured meats allowed in our food […]
What Do Abortion and Food Flavours Have in Common?
What Do Abortion and Food Flavours Have in Common? The right to choose – my body, my choice is now very much in the news. It is now illegal in the US to choose to terminate a foetus. Just so you know, this article is not a debate on abortion, it is simply highlighting what […]
Let’s talk all about synthetic biology – a synthetic route to natural
What is Synthetic Biology? Synthetic biology, bioengineering, biodesign and biotechnology are just some of the names that are being used to describe the production of a relatively new wave of ingredients in our food supply. This science behind synthetic biology is not new. Insulin, the life-saving medication required for people with type 1 diabetes, is […]
