Bill Nye considers the benefits and risks of genetically modified foods. Nye explores the use of genetic engineering in agriculture and identifies a variety of foods that contain genetically modified organisms. He talks with wheat breeders who discuss the benefits of hybrid food crops, with researchers who study organic and pesticide-free crops and with corporations engaged in agricultural biotechnology and the use of GMO's.

Series investigates the science behind critical and controversial issues by analyzing the facts and talking with experts in the field. DVD features indexed chapters, printable educator's guide, web links to additional resources and clips correlated to activities in the educator's guide.

1. Genetically modified foods preview -- 2. Genetically modified foods -- 3. Traditional breeding -- Genetic engineering : processes and hopes -- 5. Benefits, effects, and prevalence of modified crops -- 6. Ongoing social debates.