By Richard Fredendall and Patricia Turturro |Coyote Contributors| Genetically Modified (GM) food has gotten a lot of bad press lately. Thus, it is time to set the record straight about what we know about GM food. GM foods are created by taking genetic material (DNA) and inserting it into the genome of the organism being modified. Genetically modifying food is done to increase yields, prevent pest damage, and enable growth in harsh environments to name a few reasons. Many people seem to think that these modified foods will be harmful to us. This is simply not true, and you will not grow extra limbs. Current research has shown no difference in immune-related organs in mammals … [Read more...] about Science students weigh in on GM food controversy