What is a GMO?

GMO stands for genetically modified organism. Genetically modified (GM) organisms are organisms that have had their genomes? changed in a way that does not happen naturally. By changing an organism's genome we can change its characteristics. read more

A GMO, or genetically modified organism, is a plant, animal, microorganism or other organism whose genetic makeup has been modified in a laboratory using genetic engineering or transgenic technology. read more

Typically when people refer to GMOs they are speaking about Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), which are crops developed with genetic engineering, a more precise method of plant breeding. read more

Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are living organisms whose genetic material has been artificially manipulated in a laboratory through genetic engineering. read more