The University of Chicago

Genetically Modified

  • Mixed Messages Muddle Student Attitudes on Genetic Modification

    Mixed Messages Muddle Student Attitudes on Genetic Modification

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    Josh Kruskal

    Genetically modified (GM) crops have been marketed and sold to the public since 1994. As an entire generation has grown up surrounded by genetically modified organisms (GMOs), attitudes towards modified foods have gradually trended towards a more favorable outlook. With more than 90 percent of crops such as corn and soybeans…

  • The Complex Story of GMOs, Told from the DuPont Perspective

    The Complex Story of GMOs, Told from the DuPont Perspective

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    Jenny Gai

    An interview with DuPont’s Doyle Karr (Director of Biotechnology Public Policy) and Jacque Matsen (Public Affairs Manager) delves into the corporate perspective on GMOs—the pros, the cons, the regulation, and the industry.

  • Editor’s Note: A Review of the Science and Practices behind Genetically Modified Foods

    Editor’s Note: A Review of the Science and Practices behind Genetically Modified Foods

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    Alexander Urquhart

    Genetically modified foods have become ubiquitous, but many people distrust the corporations behind them. This makes it difficult to know who to believe in the debate over the future of GM products. In this series, we review science and industry practices to address the most common sources of confusion.