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Recently, a video of about two minutes was widely forwarded by netizens and caused heated discussions.
This video is taken from an interview show. The protagonist of the video is an academician named Chen Junshi, from the Chinese Academy of Engineering.
In this video, Academician Chen expressed his views on genetically modified foods.
He believes that the essence of genes is proteins. Whether it is a gene or a transgenetic, it is a protein, and the digestive system is indistinguishable.
After the gene is digested, the useful part is converted into protein, and the indigestible part is excreted.
Whether it is the genes of cows or chickens being eaten by us, they will only be digested, and will not affect our genes, making us become cows and chickens. The same goes for GMOs.
So, is the truth really like Academician Chen said?
Food safety has always been a concern for everyone, and in recent years, it has been paid attention to by the public.
Clenbuterol, sodium hydroxide soaked chicken feet, foot sauerkraut... In recent years, food problems have arisen one after another.
This year, another "Sanhua Evaporated Milk" incident occurred, making people realize that our table is full of "technology and ruthlessness".
In contrast, the food problems that are exposed every year, genetically modified foods have always been the object of heated discussion.
For the question "Can GM foods be eaten with confidence?" The issue is fraught with controversy.
This time, Academician Chen's statement has pushed genetically modified food to the peak of heated discussion.
Academician Chen believes that people are so sensitive to "GMO" now, partly because of the name.
Because people don't know what "genetically modified" is, they first feel uneasy when they hear new terms related to genes.
In addition, the term "genetically modified food" is currently only available in China, while the foreign term is "food produced through biotechnology".
In addition to the reason for the name, but also because of the uncertainty of transgenic technology, there has indeed been nothing wrong with transgenic technology at this stage, but who can guarantee that it can continue smoothly and safely?
This is also the main reason why the public will be so concerned about the safety of GM food.
In this regard, Academician Chen explained: "The key to transgenic technology lies in how to apply, and the transgenic technology at this stage is to cultivate excellent varieties that can stabilize the inheritance and bring the traits and qualities of organisms in a better direction." Moreover, genetically modified food is not so terrible, and relevant departments and institutions have strict management measures and testing procedures. After the test meets the standard, the government will approve the market, so you can buy genetically modified products on the market with confidence. ”
In order to ensure the safety of genetically modified foods, the mainland has also formulated many management measures. It is based on a series of relevant regulations and programmes issued by the International Commission.
Moreover, the mainland's regulations on the testing and administration of genetically modified foods include many aspects such as potential toxicity and allergies.
In addition, Academician Chen also pointed out that instead of worrying about the safety of genetically modified foods, it is better to pay attention to the monitoring and management of harmful substances in food.
Harmful substances are commonly found in food, but these harmful substances are not absorbed by the human body, which will endanger people's health.
This has to be seen from two aspects.
- As long as the content of harmful substances in food does not exceed the highest standards set by the state, it will not cause health effects.
- Is the human body's intake of these harmful substances, general, a person's daily normal eating and drinking, or far from reaching, harmful substances accumulate to a certain extent to produce toxicity, endangering the total amount of health.
Therefore, strengthening the management and monitoring of food and improving relevant standards and systems is the fundamental guarantee for food safety.
In addition, the public needs to know more truthful and transparent information. Increasing the popularization of transgenic science is also an urgent task.
If GM technology is used wisely, it can naturally benefit all of us. However, if you ignore the laws of nature and ecological balance, you will eventually suffer the consequences.