Genetically Modified Organisms And Its Effects On The Lives Of Everyone

There are many benefits to GMO’s with global population rising it is great to have food that can resist weeds, pests and other diseases. Farmers can also benefit from the modified foods. GMO’s can allow farmers to plant more crops on less land, and because many plants have built in weed control farmers use less money and machinery to spray these crops with as much pesticides, which is also safer for humans to consume you don't have to worry about how

Genetically Modified Foods or GMO's are foods that have been created in a lab.Scientist create an altered; unrelated species and mix it with the foods we consume. They consist of plant or animal matter or a source unknown to the consumer. Manufactures are not required to label what source that the GMO food has been altered with. They have been around for many years and have come under fire recently for the effects they have on humans, our genetics and the enviroment.

Now, you make ask what is a GMO? A GMO, or genetically modified organism, is a plant, animal, microorganism or other organism whose genetic makeup has been modified using gene modification, and I believe Genetically Modified Organisms are beneficial to our society.

The effects on humans are unknown and have not been studied thoroughly. Although the effects of GMOs on humans have not been fully studied, many people are concerned that GMOs may be associated with allergies, antibiotic resistance, and cancer. Another effect of GMOs are scientists are mixing genes and tinkering with nature’s way. The process of genetic engineering can cause mutations in the plant’s DNA and natural genes can be deleted through the process; which, in time, might lead to the extinction of natural organisms. Also, with genetically modified seeds, farmers can increase the amount of pesticides used on their land, which leads to increased chemicals in the water system and damaged soil. Those are just a few of examples of how GMOs affect society in a bad

“Genetically modified organisms”, or more commonly known as GMOs, are “organisms that have been created through application of transgenic, gene-splicing techniques that are part of biotechnology.” (www.justlabelit.org/). GMOs entered the market about twenty years ago, and people are still in the dark about if the food we feed our families contain GMOs. “In 1992 the FDA’s policy statement defined “material” as the ability to be sensed by taste, smell, or other senses.” (www.justlabelit.org/) According to the FDA genetically modified foods are “substantially equivalent” to conventionally produced foods. So, because the FDA deemed them the same, no labeling was required. Twenty years later, the policy remains unchanged. Agriculture

Genetically modified organisms are they the future or are they the end? Genetically modified organisms allow unparalleled control over our environment, but should we give ourselves that control, now? Or should we wait until we have proven to everyone that we are deserving of this control. Until we have proper regulations and controls, we should stop producing our food products using GMO’s. Impartial testing and research must occur within research institutes that are not supported by GMO companies.

Firstly, GMOs have positively impacted the world because they have improved food production. According to Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences researchers, “The genetically modified plants had stronger flower clusters that produced more seeds, meaning a greater yield of rice per plant--close to 50 more percent by weight. And the starch content of those grains of rice was about 10 percent higher. In total, above-ground weight increased by about 30 percent, while below-ground weight decreased by 35 percent” (qtd. in Johnson).

I am a food lover. I live to taste new food items, try new recipes, and experience the wonder of food. For me, ingredients are more than just a step in the process. Ingredients need to be of quality and need to be as fresh as possible. They are the difference between a mind altering eating experience and a boring or even distasteful meal experience. With that being said; we have now engineered food to stay more fresh, longer and offer people with food allergies the ability to have things they once could not. Genetically modified foods may even offer enhanced nutrients in foods that may not normally contain a

Intro: Going grocery shopping some people may find some products that promise no GMOs, but what exactly are GMOs? Genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, are organisms that have been engineered to express desired traits. The most traditional way to modify organisms is through selective breeding. New technology now has given the ability to physically move or add to a new organism. The organisms are altered at the molecular level, usually they receive genes from organisms whose traits could not be obtained easily. Modification is done by using recombinant DNA technology and reproductive cloning. The genetic modification techniques allow new traits to be introduced without complications.(4)

There has been a long debate concerning the safety of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), whether it imposes a risk not only to our environment, but also to our bodies when ingested over a long period of time. GMO corporations have debated against these topics and have desperately tried to convince consumers that their products are safe when in reality they do more harm than good. In a recent study by Dr. Oraby published through the Turkish Journal of Biology, found that albino rats on a genetically modified based diet showed significant damage to the liver, kidneys and reproductive system and showed abnormalities in just 90 days (267).

Genetically Modified Foods are the newly developed epidemic of the 21st century. Through a multitude of hurdled obstacles of putting G.M.O’s into production, they are said to have aided world hunger, production costs, and the economy. However, the question of the level of safety comes into play when analyzing the long term and short term effects on the human body and environment. Although the United States has frugal laws regarding the labeling and production of G.M.O’s, a majority of other countries forbid the extensive production and require accurate labeling. Dating back to the beginning of the creation of the altercation of genes, many Americans supported the idea of disproving Thomas Malthus’s theory of population regarding food shortage. G.M.O’s are utilized across the nation by a multitude of American families to date. Although, as people begin to recognize the unverified, seamless effects of Genetically Modified Foods and due to a rise in health concern, many Americans and foreign nations are beginning to make the transition to a healthier lifestyle; organic and non- G.M.O.

Contaminated GMOs have caused economic losses growing organically. Also, it is much harder for non-GMO farmers to keep their crops clean and pure. This may result in humans with hormone disruption, birth defects and even cancer.

Blood test for 69 women in Quebec which 30 of them pregnant found pesticides associated with GM foods circulating in their bodies and their foetuses’ babies

Genetic engineering (GE) is the process of modifying organisms, usually to perfect them in some way. This process involves the changing of gene sequences in an organism by inserting different genes from two or more species into the chromosome of the organism being modified (Genetically Modified Food). GE is used in a wide variety of organisms including plants, animals, and, crops. The purpose of using these techniques in crops is to improve the quality of them. GE can yield multiple benefits such as increasing the rate at which crops grow, helping crops to grow to larger sizes, making them sweeter, and even adding nutrients to certain crops which do not occur naturally within these crops. Because of these benefits, many people believe

“Leading customer brands opposed to GMO labeling aren’t fighting for you and your health- they’re fighting for themselves and their personal interests, which are billions of dollars at stake.” (boycott). Food corporations and manufacturers are experimenting with genetically modified organisms in foods sold around the world for simply their benefit. 67% of the general public is uninformed on what these organisms are and how they can be hazardous to the human body (Neuman). The genetically modified organisms within the attractive foods can generate possible health complications. Fortunately, there are ways to avoid these organisms by becoming aware of certain food companies and ingredients. Throughout the years, food industries have been improving the affordability and appearance of their foods to be more attractive through genetically modified organisms which may be negatively affecting our health.