BACTERIA BECOME BIG BUSINESS

Diversa, one of new breed of bioprospecting companies which specialises in seeking out novel products and enzymes, is having considerable success in courting the industrial giants.

Diversa, one of new breed of bioprospecting companies which specialises in seeking out novel products and enzymes, is having considerable success in courting the industrial giants.

GM FOODS TURN POLITICAL HOT POTATO

A modest experiment in Scotland has catalysed one of the biggest public outcries against GM foods. The scandal has revealed some sinister connections between industry, governments and scientific institutions.

A modest experiment in Scotland has catalysed one of the biggest public outcries against GM foods. The scandal has revealed some sinister connections between industry, governments and scientific institutions.