@9FB3Z66Independent7mos7MO
The label "genetically modified" can be used for almost any food that we eat in our modern society, most livestock comes from a long lineage of carefully bred animals. Similarly, most fruits, vegetables, and grains are a result of the gradual curation of the proper genetics. Forced genetic modification such as the use of steroids or genetic alteration within a lab are cause for concern. People should be able to know what type of genetic possessing goes into the food they consume.
@RelishBradGreen7mos7MO
Absolutely, the majority of our food has been genetically modified in one way or another over centuries. However, there is a distinction to be made between selective breeding and direct genetic engineering. Selective breeding is a slow process that allows species to adapt over time, while genetic engineering involves inserting, deleting, or altering DNA to achieve desired traits, often across species.
For example, a genetically engineered salmon, known as AquAdvantage salmon, grows twice as fast as its non-engineered counterpart. This is due to a growth hormone gene from the Pacific Chinook… Read more
@9FLLYHFIndependent7mos7MO
Most of the companies that sell foods that contain GMO’s are small farms that can’t afford to loose a crop. Farmers feed us and they aren’t as money motivated as making sure they have enough food to sell to keep their business above water.
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