Table genes

Author: Fang Zhouzi
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: Although people still have reservations about various "genetically modified" products, a large number of genetically modified foods have already made their way onto our tables. What is a gene? What is genetic modification? Will genetically modified foods alter our genes? Renowned scholar Fang Zhouzi tells you: "gene health products" are unreliable, and "genetically modified foods" are not to be feared.
The term "gene" is frequently encountered in biology classes. It is one of the most important keywords in modern biology. Since its inception, this term has been less than a century old, but with the rapid development of biology, biotechnology has come into our lives, and "gene" has also entered our daily routines, becoming part of everyday language. Is "gene" truly as wonderful or frightening as it seems? Although many have learned some knowledge about "gene" in biology class, they may not have a thorough understanding, and they are often unfamiliar with newly emerging "gene" products. Many people only have a vague, half-understood grasp of "gene," merely perceiving it as mysterious.
When it comes to mysterious things, people tend to adopt extreme irrational attitudes—either worshipping them or fearing them. The love-hate relationship people have with "gene" stems from their lack of understanding of it. Therefore, to overcome this mindset, the first step is to clarify what "gene" truly is. In this small book, we cannot cover all aspects of "gene," but we can explore those that have already appeared or are about to appear on our tables: the health products claiming"" (miraculous "gene supplement") effects and the "genetically modified" foods that many fear. We hope that after learning what "gene" is, readers will understand that "gene health products" are unreliable and that "genetically modified foods" are not to be feared.