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The Pros & Cons of the Use of GMO Insulin

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Rob Callahan

GMO insulin is also known as synthetic insulin, or human insulin. It is produced with genetically modified bacteria, instead of the traditional method that produces what is known as pork insulin. In this method, sometimes called natural insulin, the pancreas of a cow or pig is used to produce insulin.