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Article: Biotechnology and genetically altered foods: the future is now - what will we make of it? (includes related information)
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- Environmental Nutrition
- Article date:
- October 1, 1996
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Biotechnology. The mere mention of the word conjures up vivid images, good and bad. There's no avoiding the technology or the questions that surround this brave new world of genetically engineered products. Genetically altered foods are already becoming increasingly common, now that several have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Like it or not, they are probably here to stay.
Many question the wisdom and necessity of flirting with Mother Nature, even though there appears to be little risk from eating "biotech" foods. Others are frightened by a technology that is difficult to understand. In this special supplement, EN reviews the most ...