People Fixing the World
Genetic problem-solving
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September 12, 2023
24 minutes
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From crops that grow faster to rice that could stop children going blind - the world is full of genetically modified products waiting to come onto the market.
Genetic modification techniques in plants have huge problem-solving potential, but are often clouded in controversy. Most scientists say GM food is safe, yet some consumers and environmental campaigners remain unconvinced.
This week we look at the potential, and the controversy, in this futuristic field.
Presenter: Myra Anubi
Reporter: Lizzy McNeill
Series producer: Tom Colls
Sound mix: Annie Gardiner
Editor: Penny Murphy
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Image: Illustration of a strand of DNA (Getty Images)