What are the cons of genetically modified organisms?
Amongst the reasons put forward by those who are against genetic modification are: • Long term safety of genetically modified organisms unknown – with potential negative effects on human health, and in terms of GM crops potential deleterious effects on the environment including unintended transfer of transgenes • An inherent opposition to tampering with nature for fear of unintended consequences • Concerns that world food production would be dominated by a few companies • Stress and increased risk of disease faced by animals
