Summary:
- Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are organisms that have had their genetic material altered using genetic engineering techniques. This includes many crops and foods that we consume.
- There is ongoing debate about the safety of GMOs, with some scientists arguing they are safe and others raising concerns about potential health and environmental risks.
- The article presents the perspective of a molecular geneticist who believes that more long-term, independent research is needed to fully understand the impacts of GMOs on human health and the environment.