Perceptions of Genetically Engineered Technology in Developed Areas

Brandon R McFadden; Stuart J Smyth

doi:10.1016/j.tibtech.2018.10.006

Perceptions of Genetically Engineered Technology in Developed Areas

Trends Biotechnol. 2019 May;37(5):447-451. doi: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2018.10.006. Epub 2018 Nov 10.

Authors

Brandon R McFadden¹, Stuart J Smyth²

Affiliations

¹ University of Delaware, Newark, DE, USA. Electronic address: foodecon@udel.edu.
² University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada. Electronic address: https://twitter.com/@stuartsmyth66.

PMID: 30424896
DOI: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2018.10.006

Abstract

Consumer doubts and concerns about genetically engineered (GE) foods have been identified through surveys and calls for labeling. Comparing American, Canadian, and European consumer perceptions about GE technology provides insights to stakeholders interested in possible hurdles associated with technology adoption, which is especially important given the emerging growth of genome editing.

Keywords: decision-making; genetic engineering; genome editing; plant breeding; risk.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Developed Countries*
Europe
Food, Genetically Modified*
Gene Editing
Humans
North America
Public Opinion*