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Episode 145
Dr. David Just studies human behavior and how psychology ties in with economic decisions. His work at Cornell examines the interesting overlays that…
7 years, 9 months ago
Aflatoxin, Problems and Solutions
Episode 144
Alfatoxins are a significant threat to human health and world food security. They are naturally-occurring toxic compounds produced by the fungus Asp…
7 years, 9 months ago
The Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato in Africa
Episode 143
The 2016 World Food Prize went to a group that coordinated the breeding, promotion and distribution of the orange-fleshed sweet potato in Africa. On…
7 years, 10 months ago
Barley Domestication and Breeding
Episode 142
Barley is an important grain, with prominent roles as the foundation of bread and beer. Dr. Sheila Adimargono shares the interesting stories around …
7 years, 10 months ago
Russia’s GMO Disinformation Campaign
Episode 141
When social scientists examined messaging in new media around GE crops, a few trends became apparent. Surprising evidence emerged that showed that t…
7 years, 10 months ago
Seeds of Science
Episode 140
Mark Lynas believed in his heart that he was doing the right thing. He was joining others in tearing out field trials of GE crops, and effectively a…
7 years, 10 months ago
Recognizing Dr. Rosalind Franklin
Episode 139
The race to determine the structure of DNA has a dark subtext that is frequently ignored when discussing this seminal discovery in biology. Competin…
7 years, 11 months ago
Maize, Mexico, and Transgene Flow
Episode 138
Mexico is the center of origin for maize, and there is a substantial interest in protecting the genetic integrity of this limited resource. At the …
7 years, 11 months ago
Modern Wheat and Celiac Disease
Episode 137
The internet claims that the increases in celiac disease is rooted in modern wheat varieties, as human intervention in plant genetics must be the cau…
7 years, 11 months ago
Food Labeling
Episode 136
Are food labels adding clarity or confusion? Focus groups show that consumer sentiment toward food labels is changing. Colleen Parr-Dekker is the D…
7 years, 11 months ago