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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...

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  4. 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.

  5. Jul 12, 2017 · Nutritional content can be improved. Genetic modifications do more than add pest resistance or weather resistance to GMO crops. The nutritional content of the crops can be altered as well, providing a denser nutritional profile than what previous generations were able to enjoy.

  6. Oct 24, 2022 · Reviews Health. Pros and cons of GMOs: An evidence-based comparison of genetically modified foods. Written by Madeline Kennedy. Updated. Oct 24, 2022, 8:53 AM PDT. This article was medically...

  7. Apr 19, 2023 · Tolerance to herbicides. Resistance to plant viruses. For GMO crops that are resistant to insect damage, farmers can apply fewer spray pesticides to protect the crops. GMO crops that are tolerant ...

  8. Dec 19, 2012 · Some of the foods that are available in the market include cotton, soybean, canola, potatoes, eggplant, strawberries, corn, tomatoes, lettuce, cantaloupe, carrots etc. GM products which are currently in the pipeline include medicines and vaccines, foods and food ingredients, feeds and fibres.

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