Studies have been conducted on synthetic products, including ddt and estrogen. the use of these synthetic products has been discontinued due to increased risk of cancer and other health concerns. genetic engineering has increasingly been used in cattle, crops, and pharmaceuticals. the long-term effects of genetic engineering have not been studied at this time. what risks, if any, are there to using genetic engineering in food and medicine?

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Jessie Reyes

14 September, 05:37

Studies have been conducted on synthetic products, including ddt and estrogen. the use of these synthetic products has been discontinued due to increased risk of cancer and other health concerns. genetic engineering has increasingly been used in cattle, crops, and pharmaceuticals. the long-term effects of genetic engineering have not been studied at this time. what risks, if any, are there to using genetic engineering in food and medicine?

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Warren Walsh · Answer 1

Genetic engineering is considered safe by the government, showing no health concerns. There is a risk of cancer and other health concerns that have not been studied. Using genetic engineering could cause health problems in the future. Genetic engineering is similar to using synthetic products such as DDT and estrogen and could affect organisms in a similar manner.

Kenyon Macias · Answer 2

Use of genetic engineering in food and medicine involve some risks, these include: production of food and drugs that are toxic or cause allergic reactions, unwanted and harmful genetic changes, production of less nutritious food and toxicity of engineered crops to wildlife.