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# GM

All time
# Motor Mouth
Ford makes u-turn on plans for Mexico plant after Donald Trump tweet
GM shares fell by about 1% immediately after the tweet.
# modified DNA
Fancy a 'Frankenfish'? Introducing the first genetically modified animal you can eat...
The decision from the US FDA comes after almost two decades of efforts to win approval for the salmon.
# TTIP
Top chef says Ireland must not allow GM foods to be sold here
Kevin Thornton has warned that the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership could lead to the introduction of genetically-modified foods here. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland said that GM foods are safe to eat.
# Food
Why does Europe hate GM food?
But could it change its mind soon…?
# Markets
Dow, S&P push to new record highs
The rise is returning the stock markets to levels not seen since before the global financial crisis.
# GM CORN
France orders probe after rat study links GM corn, cancer
Rats developed tumours after taking Monsanto’s genetically modified corn.
# GM
Groups aim to launch legal challenge against GM trials
Green Party Councillor Malcolm Noonan explained the reasoning behind the legal challenge, which involves a number of Irish food producers and organic groups.
Voices
Column: GM crops aren’t just about science – this is a political decision
Genetically modified crops aren’t just a matter for scientists – their use says something about big corporations and the rest of us, writes Fergal Anderson.
# Superspuds?
EPA clears way for field trials of blight-resistant GM potato
The Environmental Protection Agency has agreed to allow Teagasc carry out experimental field research in Carlow.
# blight
Explainer: When and why are blight warnings issued?
And what should potato-growers do in response? TheJournal.ie takes a look…
# Facebook
General Motors pulls $10m account from Facebook, says ads have little impact
The auto maker says it will no longer be shelling out for paid ads on the social networking site.
# GM
Explainer: GM crop trials in Ireland
We take a closer look at a proposal to start trials on genetically modified potato crops in Ireland – and the hopes, fears and challenges associated with GM foods.
# GM trials
GM potato trials could be held in Carlow
The Agriculture and Food Development Authority, Teagasc, is seeking a licence to grow GM potatoes in order to examine the potential impact on Irish ecosystems.
# Badvertising
The 10 most offensive US advertisements of 2011
‘Re-civilise’ a black person! Help fix your girlfriend’s PMS! Smash a toy baby against a wall! …or not.
# Your Say
Poll: Would GM affect your food choices?
European Commission group expected to vote today on whether to approve the importation of some GM crops; will it change how you view food?