Misinformation about science, especially genetically modified crops, need to be dispelled and they should be adopted as it is backed by science, 1993 Nobel prize winner for physiology or medicine Richard J Roberts said on [November 2].
He was delivering a lecture on “The path to Nobel prize” at the National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS) in Savitribai Phule Pune University.
He lauded the Indian government’s recent clearance for the release of GM mustard (hybrid DMH 11) and hoped that more GM crops will follow.
He also chided developed nations for talking against GM crops for political or money-making reasons and telling developing nations that it is dangerous to use them especially when many of these countries are trying to end hunger and achieve food security, something that the developed nations have already achieved.
“There is so much misinformation about science and with social media, it is everywhere. People get scared about things. The GMO campaign is a good example. Many activists and organizations are spreading lies about GMOs. GMOs are safe. For 30 years, we have been growing these and people have been eating them and there has been not a single problem,” Roberts said.
