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  1. 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. Jan 5, 2024 · Pros. Genetically modifying some foods could make them: easier to store and transport; less prone to waste due to disease and aging; more likely to grow in areas with poor-quality soil;...

  3. Jan 5, 2024 · Planting genetically modified crops, research suggests, may increase yields and allow farmers to produce more food on less land, while simultaneously cutting down on chemical pesticide use.

  4. Oct 24, 2022 · Chances are, you've eaten GMO foods without even realizing it – in 2018, around 92% of corn and 94% of soybeans grown in the US came from genetically modified seeds.

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  6. Jan 10, 2022 · Genetically modified (GM) crops have been proven safe through testing and use, and can even increase the safety of common foods. As astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson explained, “Practically every food you buy in a store for consumption by humans is genetically modified food. There are no wild, seedless watermelons.

  7. Apr 24, 2023 · Many of the foods people eat include ingredients made from genetically modified crops. GMOs have many potential benefits, including making insect-resistant crops and different medications. Studies so far haven’t shown any definitive health risks associated with GMOs, but longer-term studies are needed.

  8. Genetically modified (GM) crops have been proven safe through testing and use, and can even increase the safety of common foods. GMO crops lower the price of food and increase nutritional content, helping to alleviate world hunger.