Genetically modified foods: A critical review of their promise and problems
This paper discusses the controversy surrounding genetically modified organisms (GMOs), focusing on the benefits and potential risks associated with GM foods. While GMOs offer advantages for both producers and consumers, public concerns…
Genetically modified foods: safety, risks and public concerns—a review.
This study provides an overview of genetic modification technology, focusing on recombinant DNA technology and its applications in creating genetically modified (GM) or transgenic organisms. It highlights commercially grown transgenic crops like…
Understanding Perceptions and Attitudes toward Genetically Modified Organisms on Twitter
The paper makes a distinction between GMO discussions by laypeople and organizational entities on Twitter. Using text classifiers, topic modeling, and sentiment analysis, it addresses questions about popular topics, changes over time,…
Correcting Misperceptions About Genetically Modified Food on Social Media: Examining the Impact of Experts, Social Media Heuristics, and the Gateway Belief Model
The study reveals that when expert organizations highlight the scientific concensus on GM food safety, it can counter public misconceptions about the safety of genetically modified (GM) food and boost consumption habits.
GMO discussion on Twitter
The paper aims at studying the drift between public opinion and scientific facts regarding GMOs. It focuses its analysis on topic on twitter and makes the linkages to conspiracy theories, specifically GMOs…