According to a recent Pew Research
survey, scientists in general
overwhelmingly agree that genetically
modified foods are safe, but much of
the public does not. The poll of 3,748
members of the American Assn for the
Advancement of Science found 88%
think GMOs are generally safe, compared
to only 37% of a sample of the
general public. Two-thirds of generalpopulation
respondents said scientists
do not have a clear understanding of
the possible health effects of GMO
consumption. Another survey in 2013
discovered that 54% of the general
public knew little or nothing about
GMO foods and 25% said they had
never heard of them.
survey, scientists in general
overwhelmingly agree that genetically
modified foods are safe, but much of
the public does not. The poll of 3,748
members of the American Assn for the
Advancement of Science found 88%
think GMOs are generally safe, compared
to only 37% of a sample of the
general public. Two-thirds of generalpopulation
respondents said scientists
do not have a clear understanding of
the possible health effects of GMO
consumption. Another survey in 2013
discovered that 54% of the general
public knew little or nothing about
GMO foods and 25% said they had
never heard of them.
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