Raising Risk: Field Testing of Genetically Engineered Crops in the United States. Caplan, R. 2003. abstract bibtex The technique of genetic engineering, particularly as applied to agriculture, is radical and new. Never before in the history of the planet have we been able to transfer genes across natural species barriers, creating unheard of combinations like tomatoes with fish genes, or even pigs with human genes. Contrary to assertions made by proponents of the technology, genetic engineering is not precise. Scientists cannot control the location where the gene is inserted into the host's genetic code, not guarantee stable expression of the gene in the new genetically engineered organism. As a result, genetic engineering raises a host of ecological and human health risks that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other regulatory agencies have not adequately addressed. Despite this, field experiments with genetically engineered crops are being conducted in the open environment on tens of thousands of acres across the United States with little oversight and public notification.
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