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WELCOME. Safety Issue Related To Genetically Modified Foods - Yi Yang. What Is Genetically Modified Crops ?. Genetically Modified crops are crops that have been modified artificially through genetic engineering to enhance and introduce desirable traits. Present Situation of GM foods.
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What Is Genetically Modified Crops? • Genetically Modified crops are crops that have been modified artificially through genetic engineering to enhance and introduce desirable traits.
Present Situation of GM foods • Soybean (93%) • Cotton (88%) • Maize (85%) • Sugar Beet (95)%
Present Situation of GM foods 70% of processed foods on supermarket shelves–from soda to soup, crackers to condiments–contain genetically engineered ingredients
The Benefits • Pest Resistance • Herbicide tolerance • Nutrition
The Question That Really Matters • Are GM foods safe for human beings? • Do they have potential health risks in the long term?
The Debate Cathey Enright Arpad Pusztai
Golden Rice • It’s the kind of rice that has been genetically modified to contain higher beta-carotene, the source of vitamin A. • The Golden Rice Project was the result of an initiative by the Rockefeller Foundation • Rockefeller? • How Does They Test This Brand New Species? • 24 primary school students in China from Grade 6 to Grade 10. That’ all! • Neglecting the human rights issue, Is the experiment efficiency and convincing enough to proof the safety of this product? • What Does It Tell Us?
We are just not SURE! What come out of the box?
Conclusion • Current methods for assessment have not been validated robust indicators of safety • Alternative strategies and advanced testing experiments to end this debate and people’s concern.