Can genetically engineered foods harm you?

Genetically engineered (GE) foods are in the headlines again. Last month, a controversial French study claimed that a particular strain of GE corn causes cancer in lab rats. And in next week’s election, Californians will vote on Proposition 37, which aims to require labeling for all genetically engineered foods. So do GE foods truly pose a health threat to humans? Does mandatory GE labeling make sense? We take a look at what the science says.

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