Eco-terrorists destroyed a half-acre of genetically engineered corn planted by research scientists at the University of Maine.

Protesters in the U.S. and France have attacked genetically modified crops as a show of solidarity with like-minded activists in the United Kingdom.

Genetic activists have created a simple and inexpensive kit that will allow individuals to 'attack corporate monoculture'. Natural Reality SuperWeed Kit 1.0, contains a mixture of naturally occuring and genetically mutated weed seeds . If these seeds are allowed to germinate and cross pollinate, a SuperWeed will be created that will be resistant to current herbicides (e.g. Monsanto's Roundup). The activists are quick to admit that this tactic will also imperil non-genettically engineered crops. I think the most interesting thing about this announcement, irrespective of whether this particular approach is successful or just, is the warning it gives about the potential for genetic hackers to wreak havoc on our ecosystems. As the knowledge of genetic engineering spreads and the skills and resources needed to do it effectively diminish, genetic hackers may become as much of a threat as computer hackers are today.