USA
July 28, 2013
The agricultural biotechnology companies that develop genetically modified seeds — or GMOs — are coming together to launch a broad new initiative to provide accurate information and answer the toughest questions about GMOs and how our food is grown. GMO Answers (www.GMOAnswers.com) is a new conversation, public Q&A, and central online resource for information on GMOs, their background, use in agriculture, and research and data in one easy-to-access public resource for the first time.
“GMOs are a growing topic of discussion today, with a wide range of questions and emotions on the topic,” said Cathleen Enright, Ph.D., executive director of the Council for Biotechnology Information (CBI), sponsor of the site. “Food is personal, so we want to open the door for personal discussions. “
Anyone can log into the site and post a question about GMOs. Questions will be voted up or down by members of the online community. Answers will be provided by scientists, members of academia, farmers and other independent experts who have volunteered their time and effort to improve communication on the subject of biotechnology.
“We recognize we haven’t done the best job communicating about GMOs—what they are, how they are developed, food safety information—the science, data and processes,” Dr. Enright added. “We want people to join us and ask their tough questions. Be skeptical. Evaluate the information and decide for yourself. We look forward to an open conversation.”
Visit us at www.GMOanswers.com
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