Golden Rice: The Imperiled Birth of a GMO Superfood

Chronicles the story of Golden Rice, a genetically modified grain designed to combat vitamin A deficiency in developing countries, but it also can cause blindness and death. Developed in the late '90s, Golden Rice contains beta-carotene, converted to vitamin A in the body, yet its introduction has faced significant delays due to regulatory hurdles and opposition from anti-GMO activists. A factual perspective on this controversial superfood.