These genetically modified plants are used as medicines and vaccines, foods and food ingredients, feeds and fibres. Controversies surrounding G.M foods and crops commonly focus on human

... Genetically modified (GM) is widely available in the USA, but is viewed with suspicion by the overwhelming majority or people in Europe. To meet the increasing food needs of a growing world population, science has discovered the technique of genetically modifying plants and crops to enhance crop yield and create superior and stronger varieties of crops and fruits. These genetically modified plants are used as medicines and vaccines, foods and food ingredients, feeds and fibres. Controversies surrounding G.M foods and crops commonly focus on human and environmental safety, labelling and consumer choice, ethics, food security, poverty reduction and conservation. Some people regard this technology as potentially harmful to human health because we do not know enough about the ways genes operate and interact to be sure of what the outcome of any modification will be. They worry that alterations could accidentally lead to substances that are poisonous or trigger allergies. So can we trust

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