Witness a government statement last month that experimental fields of genetically modified crops pose no risk to health.

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If pigs could be genetically modified to reduce the risk of organ rejection, it might be possible to use their organs for permanent transplants, not just temporary ones, many scientists believe.

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Last year a group of organic and family farmers sued Monsanto over similar issues, saying the pervasiveness of genetically modified crops elevates the risk of contamination of their crops with patented GMO traits, and raises the risk they will be sued by Monsanto for patent infringement.

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