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May 22, 2024 · Although various food and health authorities consider them safe, GMOs, like genetically modified foods, may not be completely safe, as they are associated with health risks like allergic reactions, antibiotic resistance, and toxicity.
1 day ago · Specific concerns include mixing of genetically modified and non-genetically modified products in the food supply, effects of GMOs on the environment, the rigor of the regulatory process, and consolidation of control of the food supply in companies that make and sell GMOs.
May 22, 2024 · Genetically modified crops can increase the amount of food grown in a certain amount of space – which is significant given that the amount of arable land around the world is declining. Global crop production grew by more than 370m tonnes between 1996 and 2012.
May 6, 2024 · The researchers found that people were purchasing less sugar, salt, cooking oils and staples like rice and beans, and more processed foods like sodas, sausages, instant noodles, packaged breads...
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4 days ago · There’s no substantiated evidence confirming about the possible harms of genetically modified foods. Everything is adequately assessed in the process, regarding engineering and biology. Scientists check for any possible harm the proteins could cause like allergic reactions or other diseases.
3 days ago · While modified crops that are resistant to herbicides can reduce mechanical tillage and hence soil erosion, engineered genes from GMOs can potentially enter into wild populations, genetically modified crops may encourage increased use of agricultural chemicals, and there are concerns that GMOs may cause inadvertent losses in biodiversity.
May 13, 2024 · People don’t like GMOs. But can they curb climate change? - The Washington Post. Should our future food be genetically engineered? Genetically modified crops can help cut carbon emissions,...
