Matt Hilton

Q: If you genetically modify a plant, can you harm a person or animal that eats that plant?

Answered By Matt Hilton - Jul 01, 2015

A: While it is certainly possible to genetically modify a plant to harm either humans or animals that consume it, there are currently no genetically modified plants that do. In fact, all crops meant for consumption have been tested and have been shown to be safe. When genetically modifying a plant, the researcher knows exactly what gene is being inserted into the plant. These inserted genes are meant to increase the crops’ durability or add health benefits to the crop.     Some genetically modified plants were created solely to improve the health of those who consume it. Gold [...]

Answered By Matt Hilton - Jul 01, 2015

A: While it is certainly possible to genetically modify a plant to harm either humans or animals that consume it, there are currently no genetically modified plants that do. In fact, all crops meant for consumption have been tested and have been shown to be safe. When genetically modifying a plant, the researcher knows exactly what gene is being inserted into the plant. These inserted genes are meant to increase the crops’ durability or add health benefits to the crop.     Some genetically modified plants were created solely to improve the health of those who consume it. Gold [...]

GMO Basics Health & Safety

Q: If you genetically modify a plant, can you harm a person or animal that eats that plant?

Answered By Matt Hilton - Jul 01, 2015

A: While it is certainly possible to genetically modify a plant to harm either humans or animals that consume it, there are currently no genetically modified plants that do. In fact, all crops meant for consumption have been tested and have been shown to be safe. When genetically modifying a plant, the researcher knows exactly what gene is being inserted into the plant. These inserted genes are meant to increase the crops’ durability or add health benefits to the crop.     Some genetically modified plants were created solely to improve the health of those who consume it. Gold [...]

Answered By Matt Hilton - Jul 01, 2015

A: While it is certainly possible to genetically modify a plant to harm either humans or animals that consume it, there are currently no genetically modified plants that do. In fact, all crops meant for consumption have been tested and have been shown to be safe. When genetically modifying a plant, the researcher knows exactly what gene is being inserted into the plant. These inserted genes are meant to increase the crops’ durability or add health benefits to the crop.     Some genetically modified plants were created solely to improve the health of those who consume it. Gold [...]

GMO Basics Health & Safety