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3 days ago · The company behind these engineered potatoes assures consumers of their safety. However, many scientists and organizations take issue with genetically modified foods for a variety of reasons. Although they promise resistance to disease and fewer brown spots, genetically modified potatoes may not be safe to eat.
3 days ago · Surprising “safe” (non GMO) foods: Tomatos; Potatoes; Wheat; tomato-potato. While Monsanto flirted with GMO tomatos and potatoes, they weren’t popular due to their bad taste and susceptibility to spoilage. For now, these foods are relatively safe. Of course, organic is better to be sure.
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2 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.
- A genetically modified organism (GMO) is an organism whose DNA has been modified in the laboratory in order to favour the expression of desired phy...
- Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) provide certain advantages to producers and consumers. Modified plants, for example, can at least initially h...
- The question of whether genetically modified (GM) crops should be grown is one that has been debated for decades. Some people argue that GM crops c...
2 days ago · GMOs in Your Food: What You Don't Know. Even foods with the "natural" label may contain genetically engineered ingredients - known as GMOs. Consumer Reports tested dozens of products from cereals...
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5 days ago · Surveys indicate widespread concern among consumers that eating genetically modified food is harmful, that biotechnology is risky, that more information is needed and that consumers need control over whether to take such risks.
3 days ago · The genetically modified organisms, including potato, tomato, and spinach are applied in the production of substances that stimulate the immune system to respond to specific pathogens. With the help of recombinant DNA techniques, the genes encoded for viral or bacterial antigens could be genetically transcribed and translated into plant cells.
5 days ago · When they accumulate in your joints, they can cause crystals, similar to those in the kidneys, to form. This can trigger inflammation and joint pain, resembling symptoms of gout or arthritis. In your urinary tract, oxalates can cause irritation, discomfort and an increased risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs).
