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Episode 22: Are GMOs Safe Food or Frankenfood?
From2 Docs Talk: The podcast about healthcare, the science of medicine and everything in between.
Episode 22: Are GMOs Safe Food or Frankenfood?
From2 Docs Talk: The podcast about healthcare, the science of medicine and everything in between.
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Length:
10 minutes
Released:
Apr 11, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
One of the latest technological advances in food production is the introduction of GMOs, or genetically modified organisms, to the food supply. They have the potential to offer many benefits including increased productivity, pest and herbicide resistance, longer shelf life, and the list goes on.
But many are concerned that this relatively new technology isn't safe - for health, the environment or the economy. We dig into the evidence surrounding GMOs in this episode. We might even share an opinion or two.
Resources:
Primer on the retracted study that indicated GMOs caused tumors
How GMOs are tested for safety
But many are concerned that this relatively new technology isn't safe - for health, the environment or the economy. We dig into the evidence surrounding GMOs in this episode. We might even share an opinion or two.
Resources:
Primer on the retracted study that indicated GMOs caused tumors
How GMOs are tested for safety
Released:
Apr 11, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
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