10. Gene transfer
The horizontal transfer of genes is a known phenomenon and there are plenty of cases where the genes of genetically modified organisms have jumped onto non-GMO plants in the wild. For instance, cross-pollination has caused GMO canola to spread far from its fields in North Dakota and the exact impact of that has yet to be fully understood. Similarly, in an effort to create GM soybean, scientists used a protein from a Brazilian nut, which caused an allergic reaction. Fortunately, the effect was discovered before the new strain was released to the market.
Now, let’s take a look at pros on our list of advantages and disadvantages of genetically modified organisms.
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