GLP Weekly: Rare bird, COVID show that safety depends on science; Claim that Bt cotton failed in India designed to seed crop biotech doubt; and more!

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How a rare bird and the coronavirus remind us that our safety depends on science—not wishful thinking Patrick Whittle Insect-resistant Bt cotton failed in India, claims ‘unprecedented’ study. Prominent geneticist says report by anti-GMO authors designed study to seed doubt about crop biotech Deepak Pental Next food revolution: Will synthetic proteins eliminate animals as food? RethinkX ‘Valuable feedback’: Coronavirus conspiracy theories and rumors illustrate ‘legitimate anxieties’ Anita Makri Viewpoint: Lawyers win and science loses in Johnson & Johnson decision to halt US baby powder sales Alex Berezow Viewpoint: CRISPR crop revolution provides counterpunch to ‘misinformation’ promoted by anti-GMO campaigners Luis Ventura Viewpoint: 70% of consumers say ‘natural’ food is healthier, but there’s no science behind the marketing hype Jack Bobo Podcast: Out standing in the field – the highs and lows of fieldwork Claudia Martin, Ewan Stnhouse, Georgia Mills, Kat Arney, Lara Urban, Melissa Minter Podcast: Pesticides prevent cancer. Growing drugs in GMO plants; battling diabetes with CRISPR Cameron English, Kevin Folta Seeking a big break: How ‘brain-on-a-chip’ devices are revolutionizing brain disorder research Sam Moxon