What exactly does "GMO" mean?
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According to the World Health Organization, a GMO is an organism with altered DNA that does not occur naturally by mating or natural recombination. The term "genetically modified organism," or GMO, is common in popular media but has a specific technical meaning rooted in modern biotechnology. While the concept can seem complex, it refers to the precise scientific process of changing an organism's genetic makeup.
