A scientific look at genetically modified organisms

The following is an edited excerpt.

Two weeks ago, I tackled the subject of “natural” in reference to foods and chemical. Soon thereafter, I had someone come up to me and say, “Chemicals might be natural, but genetically modifying food is not.”

At that moment, I realized that I hadn’t even mentioned one of the biggest debates going on in modern politics. In response to this, the following column will discuss the science everyone should know about Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs).

Read the full article here: A Scientific Look at Genetically Modified Organisms

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