🚜 GMO - Genetically Modified Organism 🚜 So, what the heck is a GMO? The FDA defines it as “a plant, animal, or microorganism whose genetic material has been changed using technology that generally involves modifying DNA.” But here’s the real truth: GMOs aren’t as scary as they sound—actually, they’re incredibly helpful. Let’s break it down with a real-world example: Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt)—a bacterium found naturally in soil. Scientists engineered it into corn, allowing it to naturally fig