This week we are diving in to all things GMO/genetically modified. What exactly is a GMO---and does your definition match the government's definition? Has there been sufficient evidence found to conclude safety? What are the potential risks (if any) to your health? Just how widespread are GMOs? Let's discuss!

Curiosity Corner Topics: Seed starting, AeroGarden, greenhouses, Seedtime, garlic fermentation, dehydrating garlic/herbs in oven, sourdough vs. yeast, centipedes, pest control

Articles:

Spread of gene-altered pharmaceutical corn spurs $3 million fine

A bumpy road ahead for genetic biocontainment

Bioengineered microbes for soil health restoration: present status & future

Understanding new plant varieties

The unified website for biotechnology regulation

Genetically engineered crops: experiences & prospects

Can GMOs be used in organic products?

Non-GMO Project: The verification process

Are GMOs Safe? Breaking down the science of science-ified foods

Use of Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) containing food products in children

The Seralini affair: degeneration of science to re-science?

Starlink corn: what happened

GMOs & Human Health III: The Starlink corn recall

Grain Quality task force concerns over pharmaceutical traits in grains & oil seeds

GM corn set to stop man spreading his seed

Innovation in precision fermentation for food ingredients

New GMO alert: synbio dairy is still bullish despite major obstacles

New GMO alert: CRISPR crops are unregulated and under the radar

Genetically Modified Organisms

Resources and Product Recommendations: Modified: GMOs and the Threat to Our Food, Our Land, Our Future by: Caitlin Shetterly

The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals by: Michael Pollan

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