Genetically Engineered Foods
Genetically Engineered Foods | Genetically Engineered Foods Have Health Risks
Roberto Verzola is the secretary-general of the Philippine Greens, a group of political activists advocating the principles of ecology, social justice, and self-determination.
Summary: Researchers have discovered that genetically engineered (GE) foods can have negative health effects. These foods can unleash new pathogens, contain allergens and toxins, and increase the risk of cancer, herbicide exposure, and harm to fetuses and infants. Because the biotech industry has represented GE foods as “substantially equivalent” to conventional crops, and...
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Table of Contents
- Genetically Engineered Foods: An Overview
- Exploring the Safety and Ethics of Genetically Engineered Foods
- Genetically Engineered Foods Have Health and Environmental Benefits
- Genetically Engineered Foods Have Health Risks
- Genetic Engineering Threatens Biodiversity
- Genetically Modified Organisms Are Contaminating Organic Crops
- Genetically Engineered Foods Will Help Stop World Hunger
- Genetically Engineered Crops Will Not Solve the World’s Food Problems
- Genetically Engineered Foods Will Benefit Developing Countries
- The FDA Should Require Safety Testing and Labeling of Genetically Engineered Foods
- Labeling Genetically Engineered Foods Is Not Feasible
- Scientific Arguments Against Biotechnology Are Fallacious
- Biotechnology Proponents Suppress Arguments Against Genetically Engineered Foods
- Organizations to Contact
- Bibliography
- Copyright
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