Myth Makers

An A-Z of the people and groups behind the push for GM. It includes links to the web portal GMWatch SpinProfiles - our in-depth guide to the networks of power, lobbying and deceptive PR around the GM issue.

 

John Innes Centre
UK
Though only around 10% of this research institute's funding comes from industry sources, it is heavily oriented towards corporate (especially GM) interests.
Profiles: GMWatch SpinProfile
See also: David BaulcombeBiotechnology and Biological Sciences Research CouncilPhil DaleJonathan JonesChris Lamb

Gary Johns
Australia
A senior fellow of the Institute of Public Affairs and head of its NGO Project, which published a monthly newsletter "dedicated to watching activist NGOs".
Profiles: GMWatch SpinProfile
See also: Institute of Public Affairs

Jonathan Jones
UK
Fellow of the Royal Society and head of the Sainsbury Laboratory, which does GM research, at the John Innes Centre.
Profiles: GMWatch SpinProfile
Article: Two-faced science
See also: John Innes CentreRoyal SocietySainsbury Laboratory

Sharad Joshi
India
Founder of the farmer unions Shetkari Sanghatana and Kisan Coordination Committee, both of which have been used to promote GM crops in India and the rest of the world.
Profiles: GMWatch SpinProfile
See also: Kisan Coordination Committee



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