Are transgenics dangerous? - Curiosamente S3E18

One of the most controversial current technologies is genetic engineering. Are transgenic foods dangeours?
Yes, but not for the reasons you believe. But first, what are transgenics?
Thanks to Eduard Müller, rector of Universidad para la Cooperación Internacional for all the information provided. www.uci.ac.cr/
SOURCES:
FAO's report about GMOs:
www.fao.org/docrep/003/x9602s/...
The science behind the risks of introducing transgenic maize:
www.revistaciencias.unam.mx/es...
Conflicts of interest among scientists:
journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
Increased use of herbicides:
www.forbes.com/sites/bethhoff...
300 scientists say there is no consensus on the safety of transgenic foods:
www.ensser.org/media/0115/
Transgenics have not increased harvests:
www.nytimes.com/interactive/2...
Recommendations for the regulation of biotechnology in Canada:
www.rsc.ca/sites/default/files...
The case of San Salvador Entre Ríos:
www.patagonia3mil.com.ar/wp-co...
• Los herbicidas perjudi...
Monsanto demands farmers:
www.jornada.unam.mx/2007/02/08...
Why is it suing farmers?:
www.monsanto.com/global/lan/no...
Script: Tonatiuh Moreno
Illustrations: Ruy Fernando Estrada, Sandra Cárdenas, Sergio Rivera
Voice: Javier Lacroix
Music: Mary Camarena y Jorge Verdín
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