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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.

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  3. Jan 5, 2024 · So far, scientists have found no evidence that commercially available GMO foods are dangerous for health. Environmental concerns include the risk of altered genes entering wild species.

  4. Dec 19, 2012 · Controversies and public concern surrounding GM foods and crops commonly focus on human and environmental safety, labelling and consumer choice, intellectual property rights, ethics, food security, poverty reduction and environmental conservation.

    • A. S. Bawa, K. R. Anilakumar
    • 2013
  5. Jul 27, 2021 · This review presents brief summaries of the real reasons to worry about and the uncertainties about genetically modified organisms. This article also presents the real uncertainties shared by consumers and scientists with respect to the past, present, and future of genetically engineered organisms.

    • Tadesse Fikre Teferra
    • 2021
  6. Jan 5, 2024 · Much of the public’s concern seems to stem from fears that gene editing could introduce new toxicity into old foods; make foods more allergenic; or lead to disease-causing genetic mutations in...

  7. May 2, 2022 · Some genetically engineered crops are designed to tolerate specific weed killers. This has led to increased use of the weed killer glyphosate. Scientists are studying whether this trend poses health risks to farm workers and consumers.

  8. May 1, 2014 · Issues of concern include: the capability of the GMO to escape and potentially introduce the engineered genes into wild populations; the persistence of the gene after the GMO has been harvested; the susceptibility of non-target organisms (e.g. insects which are not pests) to the gene product; the stability of the gene; the reduction in the ...

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