Sense Question:

How can biological science contribute to an honest risk assessment of the use of genetic modification in food production or crop protection?

Relevance of this question:

There is an enormous gap between, on the one hand, the possibilities that modern molecular genetic techniques can offer, and, on the other hand, the reluctance in society and politics, at least in Europe, to accept genetic modification as a strategy to improve certain aspects of crops. Scientists have a special role to play here and should take responsibility.