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1. We hear a lot about genetically modified foods. But what does GM actually mean? The term GM foods or GMOs (genetically- modified organisms) is used to refer to crop plants created for human or animal consumption using the latest molecular biology techniques. GMO is a plant, animal, or microorganism that is transformed by genetic engineering. Most GM products have been engineered for agronomic traits, such as pest resistance or herbicide resistance, rather than for consumer health benefits.
2. Are genetically engineered foods safe? Should we avoid eating GM foods? Let the answer be rather positive as GM foods provide no health benefits, and no one is sure about the risks. A major reason to avoid GM foods relates to the welfare of animals. Ani- mal experiments are integral to producing genetically modified animals. Genetic modification has become routine with food crops for animals. When animals are fed by GM foods, they mature faster, grow larger, and produce more milk.
3. Some people believe, though, that genetic engineering could be the solution to the problem of famine. Plants which grow faster, or cows which produce more milk, can save lives of starving people. We would all like a better, healthier and longer life, and ge- netic engineering might give us this. On the other hand, it may be a dangerous experiment with nature. The foods best supporting human health are those to which we have adapted over the millennia.