We’re talking about genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, this week. We discuss what they are, the labeling requirements, their prevalence in crops, public perception, potential risks and benefits, and the regulations surrounding GMO development.
Topics include:
• What GMOs are and the science behind them
• The prevalence of GMOs in our food supply
• How public perception of GMOs has been shaped
• The potential risks and benefits of GMO technology
• How GMOs are regulated, and what “bio-engineered” labeling means
Referenced Articles
Ahmad et al., 2023. Regulation of GMOs in the US & World.
Kumar et al., 2020. Genetically modified crops: current status and future prospects.
Turnbull et al., 2021. Global regulation of genetically modified crops amid the gene edited crop boom – a review.
Wolt & Wolt, 2018. Policy and Governance Perspectives for Regulation of Genome Edited Crops in the United States.
Yang and Chen, 2015. Governing GMOs in the USA: science, law, public health.
Referenced Podcasts
On Plant-Based vs. Animal-Based
