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GMOs in 2001
This source describes the viewpoints that the public commonly has on GMOs. It was assumed that the public was only concerned about GMOs from an agricultural viewpoint rather than a pharmaceutical and medical viewpoint. This author determined through interviews and extensive research that the public is actually concerned about GMOs impact on the pharmaceutical industry and medicine as well. Typically, the public was concerned about the negative impacts of GMOs. -
GMOs in 2007
This academic article discussed how Africa is against accepting GMOs due to their concerns about how these crops impact human health. Authorities within Africa place strict laws on using modified crops, and many farmers are not even aware that they are using them. The media has produced many different campaigns that have influenced the public against GMO use. -
GMOs in 2008
This academic source focuses on both the pros and cons of GMOs, so a specific side is not seen from this article. However, the authors discuss GMOs only from an agricultural stand point. For example, some of the benefits mentioned for GMOs are growing crops faster and using less land. The main con discussed throughout this article is the threat of biodiversity from using GMOs. -
GMOs in 2012
This source contains more specific opinions on GMOs from a debate between several doctors. Each doctor has a different opinion on GMO use, although several new points were brought up. This article focuses on GMOs from an environmental and human health side, which was not initially seen. The impacts of GMOs were also discussed on agriculture, however it was discussed from a global perspective. -
GMOs in 2014
This article discussed the benefits associated with the use of GMOs from an agricultural, human health, and global perspective. Majority of the article discussed how GMOs are beneficial for low-income countries since plants can be modified to produce a higher yield and survive in unusual environments. Also, grain can be fortified with vitamins, such as vitamin A, which is beneficial for developing countries that suffer from malnutrition. -
GMOs in 2014
A significant change in the use of GMOs is seen in this academic article. The author discussed how GMOs are responsible for advancements in both the pharmaceutical industry and medicine. Specifically, several advancements were discussed that contained global impacts. The author further discussed the large impact GMOs have made on vaccine development. Both the pros and cons are discussed in this article, although they are mainly discussed from a health and global viewpoint.
