Herbs that grow in the Swiss Alps have to be able to survive tough conditions, and many of them have healing properties. Now a scientist wants to introduce the lesser known herbs and their benefits to a wider public.
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Besides their exotic names – and in many cases pretty flowers – what are edelweiss, alpine rose, cowslips and eyebright good for? (swissinfo.ch/SF)
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GM plants represent low risk, say scientists
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The government requested a national research programme on the risks and benefits of GM plants after the Swiss voted for a five-year moratorium on their use in 2005. The moratorium was extended for another three years by parliament. Between 2007 and 2011, 30 projects were launched as part of the programme at a total cost…
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