What's wrong with organic? It sounds natural and healthy. GMOs sound artificial and scary. This week, the crew explores GMOs and breaks down the science behind this controversial topic. Genetics is taught, studies are cited, and off topic bullsh*t is discussed as the feel-good organic industry is destroyed with science and critical thinking.

What is a GMO? (Genetically Modified Organism)

A crash course in genetics

What is a gene?

How do genes get passed from parent to offspring?

Mendelian Genetics

Artificial Selection

The scientific consensus on GMOs

Arguments for and against GMOs

Naturalistic Fallacy

Farmer Profit and Yields

Mono-cultures

Nutritional Comparison

Golden Rice

CRISPR Cas9: Precision Gene Editing

How we can use CRISPR to wipe out malaria

Get good googling skillz

Why we shouldn't label GMOs

High Fructose Corn Syrup Vs. "Natural" Sugar

Lab rats, "rat park", and addiction

Instant vs delayed gratification

Politics

Tobacco, vaping, and nicotine