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Bill Gates calls GMOs 'perfectly healthy' — and scientists say he's right

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Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders. It often indicates a user profile.Redeem nowBill Gates has a message for those advocating against genetically modified organisms: I'm disappointed.In a , Gates said that not only does he view genetically modified foods as "perfectly healthy," but that he sees them as a promising tool in a wider array of resources in the fight to reduce world hunger."GMO foods are perfectly healthy and the technique has the possibility to reduce starvation and malnutrition when it is reviewed in the right way," Gates wrote. "I don't stay away from non-GMO foods but it is disappointing that people view it as better."Gates' view may strike some as controversial, as many people think that genetically modified foods are dangerous.In recent years, companies have submitted to the , an organization that certifies products that don't contain genetically modified ingredients. And sales of such products are skyrocketing — today, they represent more than , the organization says.But Gates' stance is in line with that of most scientists who study the topic.Organizations like the , the , and the have publicly said genetically modified foods are safe to eat. A on GMOs found no "significant hazards directly connected with the use of genetically engineered crops."And has been genetically modified in some way. Dozens of crops, from corn to watermelon, have been selectively bred for thousands of years to give us the traits we find desirable, like large amounts of sweet, edible flesh, or small seeds.And many other products — some of them life-saving — might not exist without genetically modified ingredients., the medication that people with diabetes depend on to regulate their blood sugar, is made with such ingredients, while the cotton used to make the shirt you're wearing .Several experts say the "GMO" label does a disservice to the products made with genetically modified ingredients. The process of genetic modification is a breeding method, much like other recent advances in agriculture."What are we labeling here, DNA?" , a professor of animal genomics at the University of California at Davis, recently told Business Insider. "There's DNA in everything, so good luck with that."Sign up for notifications from Insider! Stay up to date with what you want to know.Subscribe to push notificationsAn icon in the shape of a lightning bolt.Keep readingNewsletterGet a daily selection of our top stories based on your reading preferences.Something is loading.It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options.Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.

Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders. It often indicates a user profile.Redeem nowBill Gates has a message for those advocating against genetically modified organisms: I'm disappointed.In a , Gates said that not only does he view genetically modified foods as "perfectly healthy," but that he sees them as a promising tool in a wider array of resources in the fight to reduce world hunger."GMO foods are perfectly healthy and the technique has the possibility to reduce...

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