People Fixing the World - Genetic problem-solving

From crops that grow faster to rice that could stop children going blind - the world is full of genetically modified products waiting to come onto the market.

Genetic modification techniques in plants have huge problem-solving potential, but are often clouded in controversy. Most scientists say GM food is safe, yet some consumers and environmental campaigners remain unconvinced.

This week we look at the potential, and the controversy, in this futuristic field.

Presenter: Myra Anubi
Reporter: Lizzy McNeill
Series producer: Tom Colls
Sound mix: Annie Gardiner
Editor: Penny Murphy

Email: peoplefixingtheworld@bbc.co.uk

Image: Illustration of a strand of DNA (Getty Images)

Published on Tuesday, 12th September 2023.

Available Podcasts from People Fixing the World

Subscribe to People Fixing the World

We are not the BBC, we only list available podcasts. To find out more about the programme including episodes available on BBC iPlayer, go to the People Fixing the World webpage.