Have Transgenes, Will Travel: Issues Raised by Gene Flow From Genetically Engineered Crops
This brief summarizes the ecological and economic concerns experts mention when considering what could happen if novel traits from transgenic crops spread to other populations. It was developed as an accessible introduction to the issues for non-scientists and draws heavily on articles and interviews with leading plant researchers.
Biomedical researchers are at the heart of nearly every medical advancement. From cutting-edge cancer treatments to breakthrough discoveries about emerging viruses, these scientists use creativity and ingenuity to explore new horizons in human health and medicine. And for nearly 40 years, The Pew Charitable Trusts has supported more than 1,000 early-career researchers committed to this work.
How does broadband internet reach our homes, phones, and tablets? What kind of infrastructure connects us all together? What are the major barriers to broadband access for American communities?
