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Discussion Forum on "Science, Politics and Activism in the Biotech Revolution", 24 Jul 2008

GMAC Student Reporters’ Challenge 2008, 22 Feb 2008 (Results announced!)

GMAC Press Event, 22 Feb 2008 (Photos Uploaded!)

Scientists develop cancer fighting tomato

Turning bacteria into plastic factories

China approves big budget for GMO amid food worries

GM crops may be answer to food crisis

Food crisis may open door to genetically modified rice

Multi-Agency Circular on Biosafety Guidelines for Research, Release, and Importation of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)

GMAC has published biosafety guidelines for research as well as commercial release of GMOs. The Ministry of Health, Ministry of Manpower, Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, National Environment Agency, and Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore, have issued a joint circular to encourage researchers, importers, and other relevant stakeholders dealing with GMOs to comply with the GMAC guidelines. Click here to view the multi-agency circular.