I know what you are talking about.
... I actually know someone who is doing related research. They are doing
serious works and there are obvious benefits in transgenic research (just
like the space program). on the other hand, it is politically dangerous to
let world food supply potentially being controlled by a small group of rich
and powerful.(just like the space could be weaponized) ... and you are right, it is too early for us to understand the full scope of its impact.