The Definition of Scientific Consensus and the Shifting Debate on GMO Safety
Journal
Sociología y tecnociencia
Journal Volume
16
Journal Issue
1
Start Page
19
End Page
36
ISSN
1989-8487
Date Issued
2026-01-08
Author(s)
Abstract
Certain people feel negatively towards foods from genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The scientific community views GMOs more positively due to overwhelming evidence demonstrating no negative effects. The debate has moved from what the science says, to what scientists say about what the science says. By examining other scientific consensuses, one can position the current status of the GMO debate on the timeline between speculation and widespread agreement. A delay exists between a scientific consensus forming and its greater acceptance by doctors, politicians, and the public, and the GMO safety debate is currently in that middle stage.
Subjects
food safety
genetically modified organisms
GMOs
scientific controversy
sociology of science
Publisher
Universidad de Valladolid
Type
journal article