I have been intimately involved in the techniques of…
“I have been intimately involved in the techniques of genetic modification as a scientist since GMOs were first conceived. In that time, hundreds of studies and tests have been done on GMO safety - and we've seen no scientific evidence that GMOs are inherently more dangerous than crops produced by traditional plant breeding.”
About This Quote
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Scientific consensus shows GMOs are not intrinsically riskier than conventionally bred crops, based on extensive testing.
In simple terms: GMOs are not inherently dangerous.
Trust evidence, not fear.
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When to use this quote
- policy making
- agricultural planning
- consumer education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we ensure transparent, unbiased GMO research?
- What role should public opinion play in regulation?
Evidence may be limited by study design or funding bias.