What impacts do GM crops have on our society, and what does the future hold?
Social Impact- How has the perception of GM foods changed over time? How does this perception vary throughout the world? What impact does this have?
Economic and Political Impact- How has the dawn of GM foods affected both the US economy as well as the economy of the worlds poorest countries and the inernational market as a whole? What has been the politcal response to GM foods in the US and other nations in terms of legislation, policy, and the response of activist groups?
Ethical Issues- Should we force GM foods on governmetns unwilling to accept them? Should Ag Biotech products be marketed to the third world? Also see Advocates vs. Adversaries and Issues pages
Legal Questions- What effect does patenting genes have on innovation and progress? Should we be able to patent genes and organisms?
