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2 days ago · Biotechnology plays a critical role in enhancing food security by developing genetically modified (GM) crops that are resistant to pests and diseases, leading to higher yields. For instance, Bt cotton and Bt corn have led to a 30% increase in crop yields in regions where they are cultivated.
5 days ago · The 2021 U.S. News and World Report Best Diets ranks the 5:2 diet (or Fast Diet) number 30 in Best Diets Overall and gives it an overall score of 2.4/5. Learn more about the 5:2 diet to decide if this eating pattern is a healthy choice for you.
1 day ago · GMO (short for “genetically modified organism”) is a plant, animal or microbe in which one or more changes have been made to the genome, typically using high-tech genetic engineering, in an attempt to alter the characteristics of an organism.
4 days ago · An organism that is generated through genetic engineering is considered to be genetically modified (GM) and the resulting entity is a genetically modified organism (GMO). The first GMO was a bacterium generated by Herbert Boyer and Stanley Cohen in 1973.
2 days ago · A low-potassium diet entails avoiding foods high in potassium like fish, red meat, and potatoes, and favoring low-potassium foods like poultry and berries. Your healthcare provider will likely recommend this way of eating if you have hyperkalemia, which is too much potassium in your blood.
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2 days ago · Genetic engineering (also called genetic modification) is a process that uses laboratory-based technologies to alter the DNA makeup of an organism. This may involve changing a single base pair (A-T or C-G), deleting a region of DNA or adding a new segment of DNA.
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5 days ago · Some consumers who are trying to avoid genetically modified (GMO) foods may have concerns about the product. However, modified corn starch is simply starch that has been modified for food processing purposes.
