Going Public

Article Abstract:

British scientists have seen the public swayed by misleading media coverage of genetically modified (GM) food and vaccines. The UK government ran a public debate on genetic modification last year and is widely believed to have ignored the results-something only a little less offensive than talking about babbling hags.

United Kingdom, Science & research, Public affairs, Research, Media coverage, Genetically engineered foods

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What the scientists say

Article Abstract:

Russian researchers and scientists who have worked there have shared their views on the problems faced by the country's scientific system and have also provided some possible solutions for addressing them.

Government domestic functions, Russia, Evaluation, Science and technology policy, Scientific development

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Behind the blooms

Article Abstract:

David Smyth of the genetics department at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, led the team that identified new plant transcription factors in Arabidopsis. This interview probes his life and career.

Australia, Interview, Genetics

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