Corn Earworm (<i>H. zea</i>) (IMAGE) North Carolina State University Caption Corn earworm appears to have developed resistance to a strain of genetically modified corn. The finding is consistent with predictions that were made 20 years ago -- and largely ignored. Credit Dominic Reisig, North Carolina State University Usage Restrictions Image credit must be given. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.