Title of article
Genetically modified foods: Pros and cons for human health
Author/Authors
Karami ، Fatemeh - Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch , Mahasti Shotorbani ، Peyman - Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch
Pages
6
From page
18
To page
23
Abstract
Genetically modified foods (GM foods) have revolutionized the agricultural industry towards more proficient farming in every geographical region of the world. The major tasks of this GM food technology could be summarized in four points including increase in food products, more convenient food processing, disease prevention and treatment and avoiding of using pesticides through the generation of pest-resistant crops. Although the GM foods technology had great advantages for human health, there are some concerns regarding biodiversity induced by modified plants, which can indirectly affect human being, as well. Further studies are warranted to define precisely the status of this technology in ecosystem in which human is living.
Keywords
Genetically modified foods , agriculture , Human health
Journal title
Food Health
Serial Year
2018
Journal title
Food Health
Record number
2462589
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