Genetically Modified Food Controversies: A Reveiw
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This study was conducted at University of Gujrat during 2014-2015 as a term paper for Master of Philosophy. The data regarding genetically modified food controversies reviewed and compiled as a review paper from more than 40 published articles of international reputed journals, Annual / Environmental Reports of recognized organization and e-books. The study was carried out with the objectives to examine some reasons that are behind the genetically modified controversies and provide a better idea of what a genetically modified food is and how it affects human beings. This review paper includes various controversies regarding genetically modified food, positive and negative impacts of GM food towards mankind and environment, consumer attitudes to genetically modified food and its future prospects. It was exposed that food produced by conventional means or through genetic modification, is never assured to be completely safe. Just as with traditionally produced food, genetically produced food could be dangerous and risky due to inappropriate conduct or storage, environmental contamination, and deterioration. It is hard to give statements about the genetically modified foods because they are created in many different ways and using many different methods. In all aspects of safety a genetically modified food is either equal to or safer for human consumption than foods produced using conventional means and therefore should not be regarded hazardous to human health. The recommendations were that there is a need for accurate assessment of each crop for possible negative outcomes. Communication and networking amongst researchers and corporations is necessary and technology should to be properly conducted to become effective.
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تاریخ انتشار 2015