Frequently asked questions on genetically modified foods
http://www.who.int/foodsafety/areas_work/food-technology/faq-genetically-modified-food/en/
"Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) can be defined as organisms (i.e. plants, animals or microorganisms) in which the genetic material (DNA) has been altered in a way that does not occur naturally by mating and/or natural recombination."
Safety of Genetically Engineered Foods: Approaches to Assessing Unintended Health Effects
http://www.nap.edu/read/10977/chapter/2
"Genetic engineering and other new technologies are among many advances made to traditional breeding practices in plants, animals, and microbes to enhance food quality and increase productivity."
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