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

    Sep 1, 2013 · Nearly all the corn and soybeans grown in the U.S. are genetically modified, but only two GM crops, Monsanto's MON810 maize and BASF's Amflora potato, are accepted in the European Union. Ten E.U ...

  2. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesThe state of the ‘GMO’ debate - toward an increasingly ...

    Mar 23, 2022 · Introduction. Major international and national expert institutions and academies accept the scientific consensus that food produced from genetically modified (GM) crops is as safe as any other, and that no specific safety risks or health concerns can be attributed to consumption of so-called GMOs. 1,2 However, public opinion across the world has been markedly skeptical of GMOs since they were ...

  3. vittana.org › 12-advantages-and-disadvantages-of12 Advantages and Disadvantages of Genetically Modified Foods

    Jul 12, 2017 · Deeper red colors make food seem to be sweeter, even if it is not. Brighter foods are associated with better nutrition and improved flavors. 6. Genetically modified foods are easier to transport. Because GMO crops have a prolonged shelf life, it is easier to transport them greater distances.

  4. www.pbs.org › newshour › nationDebate over genetically modified foods continues amid ... - PBS

    May 17, 2014 · Genetically modified foods are plants or animals that have had genes copied from other plants or animals inserted into their DNA. It’s not a new idea. Humans have been tinkering with genes for ...

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

    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). While increased yields have contributed to higher household incomes, which reduce poverty, the increased yields have also enhanced ...

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

    A GMO (genetically modified organism) is a plant, animal, or microorganism that has had its genetic material (DNA) changed using technology that generally involves the specific modification of DNA ...

  7. explorebiotech.com › pros-cons-geneticallyGenetically Modified (GM) Foods: Pros and Cons - Explore Biotech

    Dec 20, 2019 · Pros of Genetically Modified foods. Category. Potential benefits of GM foods. Health. Improved nutritional value of food, decreased infection by bacterial and fungal pathogens, improved shelf life, increased food availability, reduced exposure of workers to potentially harmful agrochemicals, reduced toxicity. Economic.