Biophile Issue 9 Now Available
Frankenfood
The University of the Free State recently tested a number of different products available in our supermarkets to determine the presence of GM ingredients. Here are the results.
Chevron: Not The Best Neighbour
US oil giant Chevron now fully owns the Caltex refinery in Milnerton, but their reputation of indifference to human health is sticking despite the name change.
MSG: Nicotine For Food
MSG is a common flavour enhancer found in most processed and fast foods. It has no nutritional value whatsoever, and could be extremely dangerous to your health.
Avian Epidemics
The US National Bird Flu Summit opened with the usual cast of characters in attendance, all of them trying to get us to fear for our lives.