The Many Myths About Genetically Engineered Food

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American farmers started growing genetically engineered (GE) crops (which are also commonly referred to as "GMOs") in 1996, and now plant 165 million acres annually. Food manufacturers estimate that 70 percent of processed foods contain at least one ingredient made from GE crops. But along with such rapid adoption of a scary-sounding technology have come myths propagated by proponents and opponents. Here are some facts that sometimes get lost in the hype -- and that will come as a surprise to people on both sides of the constant arguments.

http://www.theatlantic.com/health/ar...d-food/272931/