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Updated: Fox 2's Deena Centofanti holds genetically modified
corn kernels in her hand.  (Credit: Fox 2 News) Fox 2's Deena
Centofanti holds genetically modified corn kernels in her hand.
(Credit: Fox 2 News)  Many have never heard of the terms GMO or
genetically modified organisms, but it's starting to make
headlines. Scientists are working on the DNA of our food to make
it better and resistant to bugs. But should you be told the food
you're eating has been genetically modified?  This is an
emotional, complicated issue. We're talking about our food
supply. For example, two bags of chips, but one bag is labeled
"GMO free". What does that mean, and why should you care?  When
you go grocery shopping, chances are most of the processed foods
that end up in your cart contain genetically modified organisms
or GMOs, but you have no way of knowing it.  The biotechnology
is praised by farmers an