Bio-Bites!

Vermont has mandated labeling of food containing genetically modified ingredients by July 2016. Representatives of the food and biotechnology industries and the Us Grocery Manufacturers Association in Washington DC are opposed to the law, and it is likely to be challenged in the federal court. References the week in science: Britain pledges to be more open about animal research; stanford University axes coal-company investments; and Vermont passes GM-labelling law [internet]. New York (NY): Nature News: c2014 May 14 [cited 2014 June 30]. Available from: http://www.nature.com/ news/seven-days-9-15-may-2014-1.15217?Wt. ec_id=NAtURe-20140515 GM-food to be labeled in Vermont?