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   Are genetically modified foods safe to eat?

   • Jo Whaley for TIME T hirty years after tomatoes became the first genetically modified produce sold in the U.S., lots of people remain skeptical of science-ified foods. In a 2020 Pew Research Center survey, just 27% of Americans said they felt genetically modified foods are safe to eat, while 38% said they’re unsafe and 33% weren’t sure.

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   Are genetically modified food plants a good idea?

   • Gregory Jaffe, director of biotechnology at the Center for Science in the Public Interest, a science-based consumer-watchdog group in Washington, D.C., takes pains to note that the center has no official stance, pro or con, with regard to genetically modifying food plants. Yet Jaffe insists the scientific record is clear.

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   Should we fear genetically modified foods?

   • Malone agrees that, based on the available research, there’s no clear reason to fear genetically modified foods and plenty of reasons to embrace them. Gene-editing can not only make foods more nutritious, but also streamline their production processes to improve sustainability, he says.

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

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   Jan 9, 2024 · Pros. Cons. Identification. Bottom line. Although most notable organizations and research suggest that GMO foods are safe and sustainable, some people claim they may harm your health and the...

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

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   Jan 5, 2024 · Pros. Cons. GMOs and the environment. Identifying GMO foods. Finding non-GMO food. Making GMO foods. FAQ. Summary. Engineers design plants using genetically modified organisms (GMOs) to improve...

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   Jan 5, 2024 · In a 2020 Pew Research Center survey, just 27% of Americans said they felt genetically modified foods are safe to eat, while 38% said they’re unsafe and 33% weren’t sure. That’s not only...

6. www.popsci.com › technology › are-gmos-safeMost experts agree that GMOs are safe to eat | Popular Science

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   Sep 15, 2021 · Good news: The majority of food safety experts agree that genetically modified organisms, from plants to animals, are generally safe for human consumption. The National Academies of...

7. www.who.int › item › food-genetically-modifiedFood, genetically modified - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   May 1, 2014 · Food, genetically modified. 1 May 2014 | Q&A. These questions and answers have been prepared by WHO in response to questions and concerns from WHO Member State Governments with regard to the nature and safety of genetically modified food. What are genetically modified (GM) organisms and GM foods?

   • Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) can be defined as organisms (i.e. plants, animals or microorganisms) in which the genetic material (DNA) has...
   • GM foods are developed – and marketed – because there is some perceived advantage either to the producer or consumer of these foods. This is meant...
   • Generally consumers consider that conventional foods (that have an established record of safe consumption over the history) are safe. Whenever nove...
   • The safety assessment of GM foods generally focuses on: (a) direct health effects (toxicity), (b) potential to provoke allergic reaction (allergeni...
   • While theoretical discussions have covered a broad range of aspects, the three main issues debated are the potentials to provoke allergic reaction...
   • Environmental risk assessments cover both the GMO concerned and the potential receiving environment. The assessment process includes evaluation of...
   • Issues of concern include: the capability of the GMO to escape and potentially introduce the engineered genes into wild populations; the persistenc...
   • Different GM organisms include different genes inserted in different ways. This means that individual GM foods and their safety should be assessed...
   • The way governments have regulated GM foods varies. In some countries GM foods are not yet regulated. Countries which have legislation in place foc...

8. www.fda.gov › media › 135280GMOS and Your Health - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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   Yes. GMO foods are carefully studied before they are sold to the public to ensure they are as safe as2 the foods we currently eat. These studies1 show that GMOs do not affect you...

9. www.scientificamerican.com › article › the-truthThe Truth about Genetically Modified Food | Scientific American

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   Sep 1, 2013 · Whether Williams is right or wrong, one thing is undeniable: despite overwhelming evidence that GM crops are safe to eat, the debate over their use continues to rage, and in some parts of the...