In this era of information explosion, we are surrounded by countless information every day, and there are some topics that can always arouse people's deep fear and curiosity, and genetically modified technology is one of them. Is GMO, a seemingly high-tech term, really Pandora's box, as rumored to be, that unleash unforeseen disasters once opened? Or is it actually the key to unlocking the future of agriculture and bringing us more food and resources?
Imagine you're picking up food in front of a supermarket shelf, and suddenly you see the words "non-GMO" in front of your eyes. Will you let go of your product and choose another food labeled "non-GMO"? Is this choice based on a deep understanding of GMO technology, or simply because of widespread rumors and misconceptions?
In fact, GMO technology is not much controversial among experts and scholars. While it is true that some non-scholars in the field have questioned its safety, in the fields of molecular biology and food toxicology, scientists have a broad consensus on the safety of genetically modified technology. In 2016, more than 100 Nobel laureates from around the world jointly supported GM technology, including many leaders in the field of biology. Doesn't that tell the story?
The development of GM technology is much longer than we think. As early as 1971, the American biologist Berg completed the first genetic engineering experiment in human history. Today, genetically modified technology has gone through half a century of ups and downs. Scientists already have an in-depth understanding of this technology from the scientific basis to the experimental principles, processes, and effects. More than 9,000 SCI papers on the safety of GMOs have been published worldwide, costing tens of billions of research funds, but no conclusive evidence has been found that GMO technology has safety problems.
The European Union has been conducting a 25-year study on the safety of GM technology, involving 500 independent research groups and 130 topics, and has spent a huge amount of money. What did they conclude that GM breeding is as safe as conventional crop breeding. This conclusion coincides with the statements of the World Health Organization, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, and several other authorities.
We must be clear about one fact: the safety of genetically modified technology has been widely recognized by many authoritative institutions and scientists around the world. Since the 90s of the last century, genetically modified technology has been widely used in agriculture, medical and other fields, bringing huge economic and social benefits to the world. The mainland government also attaches great importance to the safety of GM technology, and has implemented strict regulatory measures to ensure that its research and development, production and sales are carried out within the legal framework.
Why, then, is there still such a big controversy in public opinion about GM technology? This is largely due to information asymmetry and misunderstanding. Scientists often choose to express their opinions through experiments and papers rather than hype through the media or the Internet. This has led to a lot of misconceptions and rumors about GMO technology circulating among the public.
In this era of information explosion, we must learn to distinguish between true and false information, and not to be gullible and not to spread unverified rumors. Believing in science and authority is the basic principle of our response to the GM controversy. At the same time, we must also keep an open mind and a scientific attitude to seek the truth, because only through full discussion and communication can we better understand and apply this technology.
What we can't deny is that any technology has its potential risks. GMO technology is no exception. However, the potential risks should not be used to deny the enormous potential it presents. Through genetically modified technology, we can breed more high-yielding, disease-resistant and insect-resistant crop varieties, thereby effectively improving agricultural production efficiency and alleviating global food security problems. Isn't that what we've been pursuing?
In this era full of challenges and opportunities, we need to look at GM technology more rationally and objectively. We must not be swayed by rumors and misconceptions, but should base our judgments on scientific facts and evidence. Only in this way can we make full use of the power of science and technology to create a better tomorrow for the future of mankind.
Finally, I would like to conclude with a quote from the famous saying: "Science and technology are the primary productive forces." "In the face of high-tech achievements such as genetically modified technology, we should maintain an open mind and a scientific attitude to explore and discover. At the same time, we also expect every reader to be able to express their own views and opinions on this issue, because only through sufficient discussion and communication can we better understand and apply this technology.
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