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1. 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.

2. www.fda.gov › food › agricultural-biotechnologyGMO Crops, Animal Food, and Beyond | FDA

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   Only a few types of GMO crops are grown in the United States, but some of these GMOs make up a large percentage of the crop grown (e.g., soybeans, corn, sugar beets, canola, and cotton). In...

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   What are the benefits of GMO food?

   • GMO foods may offer advantages to the grower and consumer. These can include: Pest control: Many GMO crops have been genetically modified to express a gene that protects them against pests and insects. The Bt gene is commonly genetically engineered into crops like corn, cotton, and soybeans.

   GMOs: Pros and Cons, Backed by Evidence - Healthline

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   Are GMOs a good idea?

   • Furthermore, there are advantages to using GMOs, says Wright, from increasing food production using herbicide-tolerant and insect-resistant crops, to enhancing the nutritional value of food as a bulwark against malnutrition.

   What Are Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)? Safety, Foods, and …

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   Are GMO foods safe?

   • Although most notable organizations and research suggest that GMO foods are safe and sustainable, some people claim they may harm your health and the environment. GMOs, short for genetically modified organisms, are subject to a lot of controversy.

   GMOs: Pros and Cons, Backed by Evidence - Healthline

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   What is a GMO & why is it important?

   • “GMO,” which stands for genetically modified organism, refers to any organism whose DNA has been modified using genetic engineering technology. In the food industry, GMO crops have had genes added to them for various reasons, such as improving:

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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 · Summary. Engineers design plants using genetically modified organisms (GMOs) to improve taste, nutritional content, and resilience. However, people have concerns over their safety, and there is...

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

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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 a U.S....

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7. www.fda.gov › how-gmo-crops-impact-our-worldHow GMO Crops Impact Our World | FDA - U.S. Food and Drug ...

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   Apr 19, 2023 · “GMO” (genetically modified organism) is the common term consumers and popular media use to describe a plant, animal, or microorganism that has had its genetic material (DNA) changed using...

8. www.thetech.org › 2020 › why-we-need-ge-foodsWhy are GMO foods so important? What's the big deal?

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   Jan 20, 2020 · 10.9 billion people. That is how many people we need to feed by 2100. If that wasn’t difficult enough, climate change will bring unpredictable weather. Growing crops will be more difficult. How do we make sure to have enough food for everyone?

9. www.everydayhealth.com › diet-nutritionWhat Are Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)? Safety, Foods ...

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   Oct 2, 2023 · The major GMO crops in the United States include herbicide-tolerant and insect-resistant corn, cotton, and soybeans; but according to the USDA, herbicide-tolerant crops are also used...