They appeared to find no critical evidence that harmful side effects can be linked directly to genetically modified foods or pose any threat to human or animals. ... In 2012, the net economic benefit at farm level was $18.8 billion and in the past 17 years the global farm gain has been 116.6 billion because of the new technology of genetically modified crops. ... In the sixteen-year period since the technology of genetically modified foods has been introduced the global farm income gain was $98.2 billion. 51% of the income gains in 2011 went to farmers in developing countries where 90% of reso...

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Genetic modifications can be preformed on any type of life form including plants, animals and microorganisms. ... It is now possible for scientists to introduce genes taken from bacteria, viruses, insects, animals or even humans, into plants. " "It is well established that most natural bacteria do not cause disease. ... You may not eat soybeans or canola, however animals such as cattle, pigs and chickens do, and therefore eventually you are eating them as well. ...

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The product in question Soya Was found to have serious effects on animals that it was tested on. ... "lead to health problems in animals including altering sexual development of fetuses and causing thyroid disorders."" ... Doerge said: 'They are exposing their children to chemicals which we know have adverse effects in animals. ...

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For instance, modified plants planted at a farm can spread and grow in an unwanted area, taking over (since they are resistant and therefore better adapted) and possibly killing the original plants in that area. ... A perfect example is when "Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc. developed a genetically engineered soybean using a gene from a Brazil nut to increase the protein content of its animal feed. ...

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