Genetically modified foods have become increasingly prevalent in daily life, raising concerns about their safety and public acceptance, which in turn may influence their adoption in agricultural production.
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The results of this study provide substantial evidence to support the global body of research on the safety of GM crops. While the study did not assess cellular and mucosal immunity, it establishes a methodological framework for longitudinal safety assessments of GM crops. The researchers conclude that there are no significant health risks associated with long-term consumption of GM maize.
GM maize had no significant effect on the gut microbiota of macaques. Long-term GM maize intake did not harm macaques or their offspring. This study supports the safety of GM maize feeding during 7 years in nonhuman primates.
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This study is a landmark in GM crop safety research because it uses non-human primates, it is longitudinal (7 years) and multigenerational, and it applies state-of-the-art multi-omics tools.
