The issue focused on religion's influence on medicine and healthcare as medical innovation advances and technological advancements replace labor in agriculture. Scientists believe genetic engineering could eliminate farming altogether by inserting genes into crops that produce pesticides or medicinal herbs without harming plants or humans. Some farmers argue genetically engineered seeds pose risks of allergies, pests and earthquakes. Others warn about toxins such as GMOs containing glyphosate (Roundup), which Monsanto promotes as safe for consumption and GMO grains contain pesticide residues that scientists fear may contaminate groundwater and soils. In December 2013,