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Wednesday, 6 December, 2000, 15:39 GMT
FOOD UNDER THE MICROSCOPE ![]() ![]() ![]() BBC News Online presents a guide to one of the most complex and diverse issues of the day. ![]() ![]() BBC News Online answers your questions about genetically-modified crops and foods. ![]() ![]() It is difficult to think of another technology that has caused as much debate or concern as that of genetic engineering and its application to food - nuclear power apart. ![]()
Better test for GM foods
A new test may make it easier to detect genetically-modified ingredients in processed foods. ![]()
Perils of far-flung pollen
Pollen from GM crops can travel very long distances - but there are ways to minimise the risks of its genes "leaking" into the wider environment. ![]()
Hard won profits
Genetically-modified food is making big headlines, but most biotech firms still make a loss and the number of GM food products on the market is still small. ![]()
GM food: Head to head
Environmental campaigners Greenpeace argue the pros and cons of GM food with biotech company AgrEvo. ![]()
Friend or foe?
GM crops might damage the environment - they could also provide the solutions to many of the problems we now face in the countryside. ![]()
GM food: A political hot potato
Whilst the UK government is convinced of the benefits of GM foods, its political opponents are calling for tougher measures to control the new technology. ![]()
Prince Charles speaks out against GM food
The Prince of Wales lays out his objections to a technology he says is "meddling with the building blocks of life". ![]()
GM links
The Web is alive with links on genetic engineering in general and the modification of food in particular. Here are just a few of the sites currently on offer. |
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