... Act. Each developer is required to a safety assessment that identifies and accesses new genetic traits, "whether any new material in food made from the genetically engineered plant could be toxic or allergenic when eaten, and a comparison of the levels of nutrients in the genetically engineered plant to traditionally bred plants "(Genetically Engineered Foods). A team of Italian Scientists studied and analyzed 1728 studies on ... able to modify the crops to be able to withstand extreme weather conditions allowing plants to be grown in harsh environments. Crops being able to grow in salty ...

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... positive effects as well as negative effects. Scientists and biotechnological based companies claim that genetically modified foods (GMO's) can hold the key to the solution of many problems facing our world today. These have led to the development and production of new drugs, and potentially supply the answer on how to feed a growing population on limited space and cure world hunger. The developers of ... need for renewal to diminish risks both to the public health and economies. To ensure this belief, the government created The Food Safety and Quality Act 2001. This act provides "the b...

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