Video: Are biotech crops safe? A brief history of the GMO debate

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GMO labeling protest on the National Mall, D.C. Image Credit: Pavement Pieces via Flickr

 

Recent studies show the general public and the scientific community are deeply divided on the perceived safety of GMOs. Ars Technica’s John Timmer explains why this rift exists and why GMOs are much safer than most people realize.

Original video: Are GMO Foods Safe?

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