US News FDA issues rules for genetically modified animals

[The Helper]

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Genetically engineered animals moved closer to the dinner table on Thursday as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration made the process it will use to review new proposals public.

The FDA published proposed detailed guidelines that producers of genetically engineered animals would have to follow to determine whether there are any risks to humans, the environment and the animals themselves.

The guidelines bring the decades-old technology of genetic engineering for animals one step closer to the market.

Genetically modified cattle, pigs, fish and goats are being produced for a variety of uses. Some produce pharmaceuticals in their milk or blood. Others are resistant to diseases such as mad cow or produce healthier meat or milk.

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[Drakethos]

Oh no the world is going to be taken over by genetically altered species Anyway, That chicken looks messed up without any feather, i don't know if they could still keep their eggs warm, but they would be easier to butcher, because you don't have to take off their feathers. All this genetic crap is like a sci-fi film come true...

 

[undeadorcjerk]

I thought I was looking at one of the creatures from Primeval.

 

[Prometheus]

I'm glad I'm a vegetarian....
Wait....
70% of corn is GM. Damn.

 

[EatShrooms]

Oh man they sure look tasty without feathers. Look at all that meat!

 

[BANANAMAN]

Do we get celery that taste like beef steak now?

 

[hell_knight]

well no , reason beef tastes like beef is what its made out of. And what its made of it , is what nutrition it gives