Field Test of GMO Algae Sparks Outrage

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By Friends of the EarthMay 6, 2017, 8:33 am224 pts
Scientists from the University of California at San Diego and Sapphire Energy released results Thursday from the first open-pond trials of genetically engineered microalgae . The study, along with research and development of genetically modified (GMO) algae for biofuels , is occurring ahead of adequate…

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