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Mystery of Missing Heritability Solved?
Genome-wide scans for genes that determine susceptibility to common diseases have yielded little because most of those genes do not exist; disease genomics is a science fantasy that wastes time and money while the health of the nation deteriorates
Dr. Mae-Wan Ho, 25th January 2012

The True Costs of French Nuclear Power
Not only is French nuclear power nowhere near as safe as has been portrayed, it is also far from cost-effective, to put it mildly
Susie Greaves, 23rd January 2012

Pesticide Illnesses and GM Soybeans. Ban on Aerial Spraying Demanded in Argentina.
Coalition of doctors, health professionals and researchers demand ban on aerial spraying based on evidence documenting increase in pesticide-related illnesses since the introduction of GM soya
Dr Eva Sirinathsinghji, 18th January 2012

French Nuclear Power Not Safe
French nuclear power is far from safe, and the government covered up effects of the Chernobyl disaster on French people
Susie Greaves, 16th January 2012

Living, Green and Circular
The new Truly Green Economy needs to be modeled after and embedded within the circular economy of nature to generate and regenerate wealth for people and planet
Dr. Mae-Wan Ho, 11th January 2012

USDA Scientist Reveals All - Glyphosate Hazards to Crops, Soils, Animals, and Consumers
Don Huber painted a devastating picture of glyphosate and GM crops at UK Parliament
Dr Eva Sirinathsinghji, 9th January 2012

New Economy Now
Away from the headlines, a new economy is taking shape through financial innovations on the Main Street and grassroots local action
Dr. Mae-Wan Ho, 4th January 2012

Plant Immune System Spawns New Biopesticides
Monsanto’s Harpin a potential health hazard but natural extract from giant knotweed is best for ‘man and beasties’
Prof. Joe Cummins, 19th December 2011

Bt Crops Failures and Hazards
The claim that genetically modified organisms are the most promising way of increasing crop yields is falsified by many independent scientific studies, as well as direct experience with GM crops in India, China, Argentina and the United States.
Dr. Eva Sirinathsinghji, 14th December 2011

“Shut Down Wall Street!”
The money and banking system that has brought the world’s economy to its knees should be allowed to collapse in favour of an alternative that serves people and planet
Dr. Mae-Wan Ho, 12th December 2011

Biogas Plant for Smallholder Farmers in Ethiopia Showcased by Award-Winning Team for Sustainable Development
Biogas plants provide organic fertilizer and sustainable energy to increase crop yield and supply households with clean safe energy
Sue Edwards with Fentaw Ejigu and Hailu Araya, 7th December 2011

Super-rice without GM, China's Dream Comes True
1 000 Kg per Mu in 10 Years
Prof. Li Kangmin, 5th December 2011

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The Independent Science Panel Exposing the GM fraud

Why GM food and feed are far from safe Why GM crops should be banned

Independant Science Panel

All CDs and DVDs available:

  • Genetic Engineering Dream or Nightmare - E-Book
    This CD-Rom Contains an electronic version (PDF) of the second edition of the book by Mae-Wan Ho, along with graphic files of all the diagrams, for use in Powerpoint or other prensentation software. This bestselling book is now out of print and is only available as a CD.
  • ISP - Special Parliamentary Briefing 29/04/2004 - Audio CD's
    Michael Meacher supported the ISP in their call for an extended enquiry into GM safety, transparency and independance in scientific research, and an end to the victimisation of scientists whose research findings are 'inconvienient' for industry. All of the speakers feature on the Audio CD's.
  • Biodevestation 7, Workshop by Dr.Mae-Wan Ho - DVD
    This DVD is a recording of the workshop entitled 'Living with the Fluid Genome' by Dr. Mae-Wan Ho.This recording is an excellent companion to Dr. Mae-Wan Ho's latest book 'Living with the Fluid Genome'.
  • 'Winning the GM Debate' 2hr Briefing at the GLA - CD-Rom only (Windows)
    Prominent scientists representing more than a thousand collegues around the world voiced their deep concerns at the lack of social accountability of publicly funded science, especially in genetically modified (GM) Crops.This CD-Rom contains the recording of the live webcast of the event on 19th January 2004.
  • Food initiatives Group Debate 02/06/2003 - DVD
    This DVD is a recording of a public debate between Dr. Mae-Wan Ho and Prof. Conrad Lichtenstien about genetically modified foods (GM) and the possible effects on human health and the environment. This recording is a useful insight into the differences between scientists and there motivations for their work.

For more information about the independant science panel please visit the ISP website

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