98: Fred Perlak - Inside the Mind of a Monsanto Scientist

The science behind genetically modified food is a very divisive issue for a lot of people. We’ve already talked about it a few times on the show, but this week we sought out a new perspective and talked to Fred Perlak, a Monsanto Distinguished Science Fellow. He’s been with Monsanto since 1981 and his work has focused on Bt genes, insect control, and plant gene expression. In this episode, he talks about his research and responds to concerns about GM health safety, risks to our eco-system, and the economics associated with food security.

Links from the interview:

• @FredPerlak

• gmoanswers.com

Science news links:

• Anti-GMO Activist Seeks to Expose Scientists’ Emails With Big Ag

• Fred’s Reddit AMA