On MCZ Fact Friday we’ll be sharing facts on Genetically modified (GM) foods/crops, also known as genetically engineered foods, or bioengineered foods. These are foods produced from organisms that have had changes introduced into their DNA using the methods of genetic engineering.
The facts you are about to read is courtesy of GMO Free USA.
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Gentically modified foods do not increase yield.
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Gentically modified foods increase pesticide use.
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Gentically modified foods have created “superweeds”.
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Gentically modified foods have toxic or allergenic effects on laboratory animals.
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Gentically modified foods are not needed for good nutrition.
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Conventional breeding of crops is better than gentically modified foods at producing crops with useful traits.
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Gentically modified crops is an unprecise technology that will continue to deliver unpleasant surprises.
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Gentically modified crops are not about feeding the world but about patented ownership of the food supply.
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