A scientifically improved salmon stokes debate

The Food and Drug Administration holds hearings next week which could lead to approval of the first genetically modified animal for human consumption. A Massachusetts company wants federal approval to market a genetically engineered salmon but is the verdict still out on whether such foods are safe to eat?

Guests

• Anne Kapuscinski: The Sherman Fairchild Distinguished Professor of Sustainability Science at Dartmouth University.
• Margaret Mellon: Director of the food and environment program at the Union of Concerned Scientists.
• Val Giddings: President of an independent consulting firm PrometheusAB Inc. He was also a senior staff geneticist with the USDA.

Resources

• About Anne Kapuscinski
• About Margaret Mellon
• About Val Giddings