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lands were dedicated to GM crops.<br />

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usurped their organic predecessors. In the <strong>United</strong><br />

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and protected from insects. These traits are intended<br />

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contain some sort of GM technology. Throughout<br />

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Africa (33) and Asia (19). 39<br />

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Source: <strong>UNEP</strong><br />

GM Animals<br />

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are another issue facing the <strong>United</strong> <strong>Nations</strong><br />

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certain characteristics of that animal. This not only<br />

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States Federal Drug Administration, genetically<br />

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to produce products intended for human therapeutic<br />

use (pharmaceutical products or tissue for<br />

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interactions with humans (hypo-allergenic pets); (5)<br />

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multiple uses). As a result, genetically engineered<br />

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food use.<br />

Challenges<br />

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challenges with the proliferation of GMOs. First, we<br />

must ensure that genomics and related research<br />

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Third, we must facilitate access to research and<br />

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intellectual property rights.<br />

Environmental Concerns<br />

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run. Because of this, GMOs could potentially mutate<br />

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