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Genetically Modified Organisms: Safe To Eat, Safe For The Environment?

The jury is still out regarding whether genetically modified organisms (GMOs) can hurt people or the environment.

Pathophysiology & The Spread of Misinformation

The ease of posting to the internet makes it easy to stumble across untrue information that is harmful to health and environmental communities.

Why is Hawaii “ground zero” in the fight against genetically engineered crops?

Hawaii has become ground zero for testing and trials of genetically engineered crops, and environmentalists worry about the implications for ecosystems throughout the islands and beyond…

Peanut Allergy Rise Worries Environmentalists

Do scientists think there’s a big environmental component to the huge rise in peanut allergy cases in the U.S. and beyond in recent years?

Is Genetically Modified Food Really Safe For Us To Eat?

Many environmentalists still question whether all the genetically modified organisms in our food supply is good for us or the environment…

What are the environmental risks of synthetic biology?

Dear EarthTalk: Should those of us who care about our health and the planet be concerned about the new trend in genetic engineering called synthetic biology? – Chrissie Wilkins, Bern, NC “Synthetic biology” (or “synbio”) refers to the design and fabrication of novel biological parts, devices and systems that do not otherwise occur in nature. […]

Genetic Engineering in Our Food Supply

Dear EarthTalk: What are the potential health and environmental impacts of so many genetically engineered organisms in our food supply? — Frank C., Charlottesville, VA Proponents of genetic engineering (GE)—whereby DNA from unrelated species is combined to produce improved or novel organisms—insist that the benefits of increased crop yields and less agricultural waste outweigh the potential […]

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