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Chapter 1

The organisms we modify
Chapter 2

The mouths we feed
- Do the genes that have been introduced into GM crops so far have any implications for human health?
- Do GMO crops have different health consequences than crops generated by selective breeding?
Chapter 3

The land we sow
Chapter 4

Our growing pains

You Don't Know GMOs

Discussion

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