Genetically Modified Organisms ( Gmo )

This lab was performed to explore and discover GMOs in food that were given to test. Our group used oats, a GMO positive food, and a test food. Our goal was to find out whether the test food was GMO positive or negative and to record data accordingly. I hypothesized that the test food will be GMO positive. To see if my hypothesis had been correct we performed the process of PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction), to find the presence of GMO positive or negative DNA in the foods. We first extracted the DNA from the foods, and then added primers to the DNA as well. I then inserted the DNA onto a gel using a micropipette. Using gel electrophoresis and a UV transilluminator we were able to view the staggering results.

Food is a vital source for survival, and with a growing population that is likely to reach a total of 9,000 million by 2050, the use of biotechnology in farming for food production should be considered. The most efficient solution to solve the global food shortage might be to rely on science and technology. Though there are many controversies regarding the use of genetically-modified (GM) food, it could be the best solution. Though I support the idea of GM foods, I do believe those who enjoy organic foods should have the option to continue with it. Both organic and GM food supply should be used to suit both sides of the controversy.

With all these advancements in genetically modified organisms, we are on our way to what is becoming known as the Second Green Revolution. The First Green Revolution refers to the successful practices in farm production around the 1950s and 1960s. With higher rates of investment in crop research, infrastructure, and market development, the production of cereal crops was able to triple with only a 30% increase in land area cultivated (Pingali, 2012). This second revolution refers to the use of GMOs as the new innovation that will lead the way to even better advancements in agriculture. The use of GMOs is being adopted and promoted by many developing nations and affluent philanthropists. One such example is Bill Gates who is a big proponent of using GMOs to cure world hunger. He has personally donated millions into researching GMOs for this reason

On the one hand, many claim that GMOs are absolutely necessary for the continual well-being of the human race, as well as the Earth. GMOs could potentially have a monumentally positive affect on our environment, health, economy, and overall society. GMOs have been and can continue to be used to solve world hunger and malnutrition. Around 500,000 children go blind every year because of a Vitamin A deficiency. So, for example, a strain of rice has been developed that unlike normal rice, contains enough Vitamin A to keep children healthier. GMOs have helped feed more than 300 million Americans and a global population of 7 billion – of which 1 in 8 suffer from hunger and malnutrition. By 2050, the global population is expected to rise to 9 billion. Experts predict we will need 70% more agricultural production to keep pace – utilizing GM crops that

When people hear "GMO" not many people know what they are or what they do. GMO stands for is "genetically modified organism", which means that they 're living creature that made from different things inside laboratory for a certain purpose. It 's made from crossbreeding different DNA 's like plants, bacteria and animals with a little bit of chemicals to make what is needed in the world. What 's needed around the world is foods and seeds to produce them. However, these types of foods or seeds might look like the common ones we purchase at the store for daily or weekly bases on the outside, but they aren 't the same inside. The reason why GMOs aren 't same as the regular ones is because unlike the them, foods like corn or broccoli that have an expiration period before they rot or struggle to live before they reach the stores. GMO are able to survive a long time because the DNA that they 're crossbred with it, gives it the ability to survive and adapt to its surroundings so it can be later consumed by the one who purchased it or it 's grown. Although, GMOs can help end world hunger and give the world a larger supply of food, which is a wonderful idea that it can, but it can cause more harm than good. The reason why it can cause more harm than good is because we don 't know what types cause it can do. GMOs are extremely dangerous, but not only to ourselves, but global as well. So to fully understand how GMOs affects on the world, we must see what effects does it do to

Over the last two decades, there has been a significant increase in food products containing genetically modified organisms (GMOs). GMOs are substances which have had their genetic material altered through unnatural processes. Since the advent of the first GMO in 1973, the modification of plants and animals through the introduction of a new trait or the alteration of a gene has significantly increased (Aleksejeva 5). With increasing genetic modifications of plants and animals for food products, and the widespread presence of GM foods in the market, consumers are beginning to ask more questions about the health effects of these foods.

Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) won’t harm anyone, hopefully, this is the common thought of many people, and they believe these human manipulations of an organisms DNA won’t affect anyone gravely because there is no physical evidence. But like most controversy scapegoats are necessary because most people do not like difficult investigations that call for heavy research or reading. Give the angry crowds the name and address they will react. Although the food supply has rules, regulations and safety procedures on how to treat the food, clean it and remove harmful food-borne illness; mishaps in the procedures can lead to food-borne illnesses that can not only damage our health, but can also be fatal. So why are consumers being misled by products and instinctively misguided? The very process of creating a GM plant can result in guaranteed damages; they will produce new toxins, allergens, carcinogens, and nutritional deficiencies. As a result, the toxins can now enter into foods and vegetables we eat.

Since the 1980's scientists have been altering crops, including some of the food we eat (Fairly & Gaskins, 2000). Genetically modified food has always been a concern for many people. I find the concerns to be unwarranted because there has never been a negative health report due to the fact of consuming GM foods. Biotechnology gives us the best means for solving the world's food shortage now and in the future. Genetically modified crop plants are now grown on nearly 150 million acres in the United States alone, helping farmers to increase yields, reduce pesticide spraying, and save

Over the last two decades, there has been a significant increase in food products containing genetically modified organisms (GMOs). GMOs are substances which have had their genetic material altered through unnatural processes. Since the advent of the first GMO in 1973, the modification of plants and animals through the introduction of a new trait or the alteration of a gene has significantly increased (Aleksejeva 5). With increasing genetic modifications of plants and animals for food products and the widespread presence of GM foods in the market, consumers are beginning to ask more questions about the health effects of these foods.

Since the 1990s, when genetically modified organisms became available, its consumption has been increasing rapidly (Nelson, 2001). The most common genetically modified crops include corn, sugar, cotton, dairy, rice, potatoes and tomatoes. There are opponents and supporters of GMO alike. Environmental and consumer organizations protest against genetic engineering claiming that the GMO foods bring risks to human health. On the supporting side, it is believed that the use of genetically modified crops provides potential benefits. Firstly, they play a significant role in food security as one of the possible solutions to undernourishment. Secondly, genetically modified plants are cheaper to grow and better able to survive climate changes. The

Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are organisms whose genetic information has been altered in order to create a desired physiological characteristic. Genetic modification is used for a variety of subjects such as improving medicine and agriculture or even modifying domestic animals for aesthetic purposes. There is a lot of controversy surrounding the topic of GMOs due to the fact that it is a relatively new form of science and the long term effects of these organisms are not known, because of this, there is a lot of stigma and antagonism towards this field of science, especially with regards to the food that we consume.

As of the year 2000, 37 percent of the Earth’s total land area was devoted to agriculture (Unit 7). Humans consume more than 11 million pounds of food every minute or about 5.8 trillion pounds per year (Thomson, 2014). All of this food production influences countless aspects of our lives, including the global economy. So, it is imperative that the farming methods we choose to implement are optimized. One method that has become popular yet controversial is Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). Some people believe that organic practices provide the best quality food. Others consider genetic modification to be the most beneficial by allowing farmers to produce more crops with the same amount or even less space. The fact is, GMOs are in almost everything we consume. Significant research demonstrates that they benefit our society by providing more food, while using less energy and less space to do so.

As of 2000, 37 percent of the Earth’s total land area was devoted to agriculture (Unit 7). As people, we consume more than 11 million pounds of food every minute or about 5.8 trillion pounds every year (Thomson, 2014). Agriculture and food production influence countless aspects of our lives, including the global economy. So, it is imperative that the farming methods we choose to implement are the best possible. Some people believe that organic practices provide the best quality food. Others consider genetic modification to be the most beneficial by allowing farmers to produce more crops with the same amount or even less space. The fact is, Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are in almost everything we consume. They benefit our society by providing more food, while using less energy and less space to do so.

In our modern world, genetic engineering has played a significant role in our lives and has changed the world on agriculture over the years. One of the most important impacts on modern agriculture is Genetically Modified Organism (GMO). Scientists alter the genetic material of a food or organism from the use of recombinant DNA biotechnological procedures. This recombination can be accomplished by moving genes from one organism to another or by changing genes in an organism that are already present (“Genetically modified organism”). One example of GMO is the genetically modified food. Genetically modified food has been popular around the world not only because of its benefits in people’s daily lives, but also the positive impacts on economy, and the environment. Throughout many pieces of research, many facts state that humans cannot live without GMOs.

The world will be faced with a population of up to 9 billion by 2050 that will have to be fed. Now with 7 billion people, there is one in nine people that go hungry. So as the population grows by over 2 billion, farmers will have to produce “... projected 70% increase in food production” (Population Institute). The first Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) were approved by the FDA (Federal Department of Agriculture) in 1982, but not coming to market until 1994. Genetically modified organisms should be allowed in the production of crops because it increases the yield of crops and decreases the pesticides and herbicides usage, while being safe for human consumption.