JOURNAL ARTICLE

What the Science Says About Gmo Foods.

  • Published In: Time International - South Pacific Edition, 2024, v. 203, n. 1/2. P. 35 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Ducharme, Jamie 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the skepticism and concerns surrounding genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in the food industry. Despite regulatory agencies like the FDA stating that GMOs are safe, many people remain skeptical due to fears of new toxicity, allergenicity, and genetic mutations. However, the article highlights that humans have been modifying their food for centuries through selective breeding, and modern genetic modification in labs is simply a more targeted approach. The article also emphasizes that there is no evidence linking GMO consumption to health problems, and GMOs have the potential to improve sustainability and address climate change. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Time International - South Pacific Edition. 2024/01, Vol. 203, Issue 1/2, p35
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Science
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0818-0628
  • Accession Number:174743154
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