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Tag: GMOs

Orange hued sunset scene of a cornfield.

The Social Consequences of the GMO Debate

August 16, 2019April 27, 2021 by SciMoms, posted in Food

"GMOs" have become a stand-in for some very real concerns, but fear, anger, and distrust over "GMOs" distract us from these deeper questions.

Tagged agriculture, developing nations, diet, Environment, Food, food labels, GMOs, green, safety, sustainability
different colored rice

Introduction to GMOs

January 23, 2019March 6, 2019 by Anastasia Bodnar, posted in Environment, Food, Health, Risk

Surveys show most consumers don't know much about GMOs. In this post, we review key terms and common myths about GMOs.

Tagged agriculture, food labels, GMOs, Health, regulations, Risk, safety, sustainability
Granny Smith apples

A SciMom Visits (and Eats) Arctic apples

November 26, 2018April 27, 2021 by Kavin Senapathy, posted in Food

What are Arctic apples and why are the SciMoms excited about them? These apples could reduce food waste and provide other benefits.

Tagged agriculture, Arctic apples, Food, food waste, GMOs, sustainability
Produce section at a grocery store in Virginia. Bananas on display are 49 cents a pound for conventional or 69 cents a pound for organic.

The high price of food labels

April 11, 2018April 27, 2021 by Anastasia Bodnar, posted in Food

Research shows that organic and non-GMO food labels raise food prices. Avoiding unnecessary labels means a smaller grocery bill.

Tagged Food, food labels, food prices, GMOs, organic
Hamburger and fries in a basket lined with a red and white checkered paper. Consumers are wondering which is healthier, plant-based or beef burgers

The Impossible Quest for a Vegan Burger in a Doublemeat-Lovin’ World

April 10, 2018April 27, 2021 by Layla Katiraee, posted in Food

What is the Impossible Burger? How does it bleed? Is it vegan? How does it taste? Learn more in this post.

Tagged diet, Environment, Food, GMOs, meat, nutrition, science, vegetarian

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