Genetically Modified Foods and Their Pros And Cons

From advantages like strengthening crops, insect resistance and being good for the environment to disadvantages like allergic reactions to outcrossing and more, watch till the end to learn about all of them. Other videos recommended for you: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #Bestie Timestamps: Intro - 0:00 Advantages: They are more appealing to eat - 00:54 Stronger crops - 01:20 They are easier to transport - 02:08 They are cheaper - 02:33 Insect resistance - 02:58 Improved Nutritional Content - 03:20 New products - 03:48 Decrease in Global Warming - 04:14 Medical benefits - 04:45 Lesser use of pesticides and herbicides - 05:12 Good for the environment - 05:42 Disadvantages: Allergic reactions - 06:09 May produce superbugs - 06:51 Antibiotic resistance - 07:28 Outcrossing - 08:00 Lower Level of Biodiversity - 08:25 May affect animal protein - 08:51 Music: Summary: 1. They are more appealing to eat: Colors can be changed or improved with genetically modified food so they become more pleasing to eat. Deeper colors change how the brain perceives what is being eaten. Deeper red colors make food seem sweeter, even if it is not. Brighter foods are associated with better nutrition and improved flavors. 2. Stronger Crops: One of the main advantages of GM technology is that crops can be engineered to withstand weather...