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Back in 1983, the United States government approved the release of the first genetically modified organism.
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"Back in 1983, the United States government approved the release of the first genetically modified organism. In this case, it was a bacteria that prevents frost on food crops"

- Jeremy Rifkin

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This quote by Jeremy Rifkin is referring to the memorable event of the United States federal government authorizing the release of the first genetically customized organism (GMO) in 1983. This GMO was a bacteria that was developed to prevent frost on food crops, which was a major advancement in agricultural technology. This event marked the start of a new age of biotechnology, where researchers could control the genetic makeup of organisms to develop new and enhanced versions of them. This technology has actually because been utilized to develop a range of items, from medications to food crops, and has actually revolutionized the method we produce and consume food. The approval of the first GMO in 1983 was a major milestone in the history of biotechnology, and it has had a lasting effect on the world.

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