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Societal aspects of genetically modified foods [PDF]

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This paper aims to examine some of the reasons behind public controversy associated with the introduction of genetically modified foods in Europe the 1990s. The historical background to the controversy is provided to give context. The issue of public acceptance of genetically modified foods, and indeed the emerging biosciences more generally, is ...
Frewer, L.   +5 more
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Genetically Modified Food

2018
Although humans have been manipulating plants and animals used in agriculture for thousands of years, there are differing views on whether it is morally or ethically acceptable to produce, use, or consume genetically modified (GM) organisms particularly in the context of food products.
Heather J. Bray, Rachel A. Ankeny
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Criminology and Genetically Modified Food

British Journal of Criminology, 2004
Genetically modified or engineered foods are produced from rapidly expanding technologies that have sparked international debates and concerns about health and safety. These concerns focus on the potential dangers to human health, the risks of genetic pollution, and the demise of alternative farming techniques as well as biopiracy and economic ...
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Genetically modified foods — food for thought

Medical Journal of Australia, 2000
We would be wise to hold off until we know more about the health, ecological and economic effects of genetically modified food.
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Genetically Modified Foods and Consumer Perspective

Recent Patents on Food, Nutrition & Agriculture, 2015
Genetically modified food is able to oppose the world's hunger and preserve the environment, even if the patents in this matter are symptomatic of several doubts. And also, transgenic consumption causes problems and skepticism among consumers in several European countries, but above all in Italy, where there is a strong opposition over recent years. So,
Boccia F, Sarnacchiaro P
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Genetically modified foods

BMJ, 2008
Although the long term risks are unknown, says Ketaki Bhate, consumers should have a ...
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Genetically Modified Foods

2016
The technology in which a gene(s) is moved between unrelated species has been termed ‘genetic transformation,’ ‘gene technology,’ or ‘genetic engineering.’ Its result is a ‘genetically modified (GM) organism.’ The principal GM food crops grown commercially to date are herbicide-tolerant and insecticide-producing soybean, maize, and canola (oilseed rape)
MOGLIA, Andrea, PORTIS, Ezio
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Genetically Modified Foods

SSRN Electronic Journal, 2018
Genetically modified food has benefits and risks. There is a public concern to the actual safety for consuming genetically modified food and how these modified crops can negatively affect the ecosystem. Regulatory bodies in different regions of the world approach genetically modified foods differently, e.g. U.S.A regulation vs.
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Genetically Modified Foods

2010
An overview of, and response to, ethical objections to the genetic ­engineering of foods, crops, and animals.
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