Diane Partenio

Dr. Ignacio Chapela was denied tenure for opposing the influence of biotech industry on academic research at the University of California, Berkeley., Handout

Audio: The battle between corporate interests and scientific research

Dr. Ignacio Chapela on why he is optimistic about the state of science in the public interest despite the dominating influence of industry in academia.

Evidence-based concerns about the effects of genetically modified foods are being stifled by a powerful biotech industry., Thierry Roge/REUTERS

Seeds of dissent: How the biotech industry is gagging the science around genetically modified foods

The debate over testing and labelling of genetically modified foods has many scientists worried. Here’s why free expression advocates should be equally concerned.