Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 148 Document Number: C23635
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CBC News via AgBioView via Food Safety Network. 2 pages., Questions accuracy of results of a recent research report by a Russian brain researcher indicating that genetically modified feed caused death of animals.
Analysis reveals some evidence that a spiral of silence developed in public discourse about biotechnology in the U.S. Spiral of science theory argues that fear of social isolation inhibits the expression of opinions perceived to be in a minority.