Genetically modified foods are foods that have been artificially changed by scientists in laboratories. In theory, any living thing with genes can be modified so why not use the technology to make vegetables fun and look more appealing? In the future, GM technology could even help plants fight off weeds and pests. This means we could produce more food, which could solve the food shortage problem in developing countries. However, campaigners against GM foods say they are a threat to human health and to the environment.

What are GM Foods?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/find_out/guides/...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/genes/gm_genie/...

The History of GM Food in the UK
http://www.ncbe.reading.ac.uk/NCBE/GMFOOD/menu.html

GM Plants: How it’s Done
http://www.foodstandards.gov.uk/gmdebate/...

GM Nation? The Public Debate
http://www.gmpublicdebate.org.uk/

More Public Opinion
http://www.newscientist.com/hottopics/gm/...

Expert Opinion
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/harvest/interviews/

The Argument For...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/genes/gm_genie/...
http://www.newscientist.com/hottopics/gm/...

The Argument Against...
http://www.greenpeace.org.uk/...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/genes/...