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1. www.nature.com › articles › s41438/021/00601-3Transgenic and genome-edited fruits: background, constraints ...

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   Jul 17, 2021 · Genetically engineered squash has been on the US market for 25 years. CZW3 squash is also approved for import as food by Health Canada 56. The cultivation of genetically engineered...

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2. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesThe human health benefits from GM crops - PMC

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   Oct 2, 2019 · Nutritional benefits. Genetically modified crops have made significant contributions to address the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, in particular goals 1 (reducing poverty) and 2 (reducing hunger).

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   Is squash genetically modified?

   • Despite the myriad health benefits of some squash, some of the zucchini and yellow squash grown in the US are genetically modified. GMO squash accounted for about 12% of summer squash sold in the US in 2005, and in some rare good news for skeptics of GMO agriculture, that number appears to be dropping.

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   How many acres of squash are genetically modified?

   • In 2017, the US Department of Agriculture estimated that American farmers grew about 2,500 acres of genetically modified or otherwise bioengineered summer squash, out of a total harvest of 37,000 acres. The varieties to look out for include green zucchini, yellow straight-neck, and yellow crookneck squash.

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   Is squash good for the gut?

   • And, of course, as whole plant foods, they’re also rich in fiber and water, making them both hydrating and good for the gut. Squash are high in antioxidants, particularly beta-carotene, vitamin C, and polyphenols.

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4. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › 324576Pros and cons of GMO foods: Health and environment

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   Jan 5, 2024 · Potential advantages of GMO crops include attractiveness to consumers, resilience, nutritional value, and less waste. Attractiveness. GMO crops may be increasingly attractive to...

5. foodrevolution.org › blog › health-benefits-of-squashSquash Health Benefits: Squash Types and Recipes

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   Sep 2, 2020 · The health benefits of squash varieties like zucchini are myriad: they contain many bioactive compounds that fight cancer. And they do it in multiple ways: from combatting genotoxins (toxic agents that damage DNA molecules and cause mutations and tumors) and cytotoxins (compounds that damage all cells, pretty much indiscriminately), to ...

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6. www.healthline.com › nutrition › gmo-pros-and-consGMOs: Pros and Cons, Backed by Evidence - Healthline

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   Jan 9, 2024 · GMOs, or genetically modified organisms, can help farmers increase yields, but may also have potential negative effects. Learn the pros and cons and how to identify GMO foods.

7. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK424534Human Health Effects of Genetically Engineered Crops

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   May 17, 2016 · Go to: COMPARING GENETICALLY ENGINEERED CROPS WITH THEIR COUNTERPARTS. An oft-cited risk of GE crops is that the genetic-engineering process could cause “unnatural” changes in a plant's own naturally occurring proteins or metabolic pathways and result in the unexpected production of toxins or allergens in food ( Fagan et al., 2014 ).

8. time.com › 6344746Are GMOs Safe? The Benefits of Science-Enhanced Foods | TIME

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   Jan 5, 2024 · Planting genetically modified crops, research suggests, may increase yields and allow farmers to produce more food on less land, while simultaneously cutting down on chemical pesticide use.