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Oct 2021
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ELI5 GMO - what are the pros and cons?

ELI5 Explain Like I'm Five Podcast
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Why do we use genetically modified organisms? What are the drawbacks? Are there any health issues with GMO foods? How did Norman Borlaug save 1 billion people?

... we explain like I'm five

Thank you to the r/explainlikeimfive community and in particular the following users whose questions and comments formed the basis of this discussion: queengonzo, thatdudeonthephone, steventhesloth, karnman, amrbean, app6a, qasqaldag

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