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Karen Massel, Research Fellow, Centre for Crop Science, The University of Queensland

What’s the latest on GMOs and gene-edited foods – and what are the concerns? An expert explains

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Advances in genetic engineering have given rise to an era of foods – including genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and gene-edited foods – that promise to revolutionise the way we eat.

Critics argue these foods could pose risks to human health and the environment. Proponents point to their potential for enhancing yields, reducing food waste, and even combating climate change.

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