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Genetic problem-solving
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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
Email: peoplefixingtheworld@bbc.co.uk
Image: Illustration of a strand of DNA (Getty Images)
401 episoder
Manage episode 376696726 series 1314884
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
Email: peoplefixingtheworld@bbc.co.uk
Image: Illustration of a strand of DNA (Getty Images)
401 episoder
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