Regarding the safety and reliability of genetically modified foods, although different people have different views and positions, from the perspective of scientific research and regulatory policy, this is an issue that needs long-term attention and evaluation. Genetically modified foods are foods that change the genetic composition of foreign genes by transferring them to another organism with the aim of imparting new characteristics to it, such as increased yield, insect resistance, and disease resistance, among others.
At present, the safety of genetically modified foods has caused widespread controversy. On the one hand, increasing crop yields, reducing the use of pesticides, and protecting the environment through genetically modified technology are all advantages brought by genetically modified technology. On the other hand, some scholars are concerned that there may be potential risks to the safety of genetically modified foods, such as affecting the ecological environment, pests may develop higher resistance to them, and may lead to the discontinuation of non-GMO crop seeds.
Therefore, we should continue to strengthen the research on genetically modified foods to understand their impact on human health and the environment, and at the same time strengthen the supervision and evaluation of genetically modified technologies. In this regard, different countries and regions have also adopted different policies and measures, such as papaya and cotton, which are genetically modified crops approved for cultivation in China.
Finally, when making choices, the public needs to raise awareness and understanding of GM technology, and at the same time, the public and scientific institutions should take responsibility accordingly. For those who are already accustomed to consuming traditional foods, GMO foods may take longer to adapt and accept.