Considered to be the successor to selective breeding and hybridization, Genetic Engineering takes those practices a step further allowing for more precise outcomes. ... One of the most discussed cons of GM foods is the relative lack of testing done on them. ... Due to this, unwanted side-effects are a possibility given current practices and knowledge.3 In addition, many countries worldwide, already heavily bar GE foods, with England calling for a moratorium on such foods. Such action may be a bit harsh, as there are still benefits, and as long a certain product has been extensively tested, it ...

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Since their agricultural division was established in the 1960's and with the creation of a cell biology division in1975, Monsanto's scientists became the first to genetically modify a plant cell in 1982. Five years later, they had conducted the first field tests of genetically engineered crops. ...

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Pesticide manufacturers will deny any unsafe findings of their products, and reassure the public that extensive test are completed before any new chemical is released and used on crops. Stating that concerns for toxic levels of residue in food are blown way out of proportion, and they present no serious risk to public health, again kee Pesticide residue on fruits and vegetable are regularly tested and are found with carcinogenic chemicals. ... Today almost every American if given a blood test would come up positive for pesticide residues in fatty tissues or the bloodstream. ... Basically the ...

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The product in question Soya Was found to have serious effects on animals that it was tested on. ... "- An investigation was conducted by the wall Street Journal that randomly tested this claim on the labels. ... "Of the 20 products tested, 11 contained evidence of genetic material used to modify plants and another five contained more-substantial amounts."" ... Environmental Protection Agency determined from routine tests that StarLink might cause allergic reactions in some people. ... "Current agricultural storage, handling and shipping practices make it all but impossible to keep b...

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