Genetically Modified Organisms ( Gmos )

There is an abundance of GM foods varieties in Canadian market: assortments of corns, soybeans, canola, potatoes and tomatoes. In addition about sixty percent of processed foods are laced with GM materials [2].

GMOs (or “genetically modified organisms”) are living organisms whose genetic material has been artificially manipulated in a laboratory through genetic engineering, or GE. This relatively new science creates unstable combinations of plant, animal, bacteria and viral genes that do not occur in nature or through traditional crossbreeding methods.

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.

Genetically Modified Organisms play a dangerous role in Canadian societies. Today, over 80% of Canada's third largest grain export, corn, is genetically modified.

Genetically modified organism's GMO, refer to the DNA biotechnology interactions usual created from the genes of animals and plants base to create imitation produces and objects, these modified objects can be foods, corns, milk, fruits and wheat ; they highly have a negative impact on society and effects environment and human health.

GMOs are genetically modified organisms. They are made by infusing viruses or altering the DNA of cells to produce an organism to the specified design. The process includes taking genes from one species and inserting them into another. GMOs can be made using four steps; using viruses/ bacteria to infect animal/ plant cell with new DNA, coating DNA into tiny metal pellets and firing the m into the cells, injecting the DNA into tiny fertilized eggs with a needle, and using electric shocks to create holes in the membrane and fill the holes with new DNA.

A GMO (genetically modified organism) is an organism, such as a plant, animal or bacterium, which has had its’ genetic material altered. The first genetically modified DNA organism was created in 1974 by Stanley Cohen, Annie Chang and Herbert Boyer. Eight years later, the first transgenic plant was produced. In 2015, over 90 percent of soy, cotton, canola, corn, and sugar beets sold in the North America have been genetically engineered. Currently, the use of genetically modified ingredients is legal in Canada. There is no law that requires products containing genetically modified organisms to be labelled and disclosed to customers. Due to its negative health effects, environmental impact, and infringement

First we need to be aware on how the GMO society views the buyers. When it comes to public awareness the GMO giants have certain views on the populous that isn’t true. In Claire

People in different countries around the world have been debating about whether to use GMOs since the 90’s. Organic companies do not want GMOs to exist because the companies that make them are their competition. Most of Europe does not approve the use of them due to the fear of health risks, damaging ecosystems, and their mentality that they do not favor big multinational companies. Although they make a valid point, if proper precautions and tests are taken for the GMOs then they should not worry. Many of the most influential health regulatory agencies such as the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, the American Medical Association, the World Health Organization, Health Canada, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Academy

What does GMO even mean? Genetic engineering or modification is the process of changing the DNA in an organism's genome, basically, Genetically MOdifying an Organism. This could be taking away or adding DNA samples depending on the wanted outcome. Scientists have been genetically modifying organisms for many centuries now, mostly with success. In the past 20 years scientists have been mainly focusing on modifying staple food products all over the world including wheat, soy, corn, milk, and a select variety of fruits and vegetables. These crops were introduced to food distributions by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 1994.

Although parts of the world may need GMO products, I believe we should all be aware of the products we are buying. If a company wants to increase production or create new plants by changing DNA it is ok as long as we have the ability to know what is in our shopping cart. The Non-GMO Project has created a new standard in the industry allowing for full disclosure of such items. This organization has been the leaders in the testing and verification of Non-GMO products creating their seal of approval for the sale of these products. As stated on Non-GMO Projects website, “While you may see other claims regarding GMO status (e.g. “GMO free”), these are really not legally or scientifically defensible, and they are not verified by a third party. The Non-GMO Project is the only organization offering independent verification of testing and GMO controls for products in the U.S. and Canada”(Non-GMO, 5) As labeling

GMO means genetically modified organism, the technology of combining genes of different organisms to create a genetically engineered product. In other words when it come to genetic modification or engineering of food plants, scientists will remove one or more genes from the DNA of another organism, like bacterium, virus, or animal, and recombine them into the DNA of the plant they want to alter. Genetic engineers hope the plant will express the traits associated with the new genes. An example of this process is genetic engineers have transferred genes from a bacterium known as Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) into DNA of corn. Now the corn is able to produce its own pesticide because the Bt genes express a protein that kills insects,

In light recent technological advancements, the agricultural field has seen a huge shift in the way food is produced, manufactured and regulated. Standing on the frontier of molecular biology is the introduction of Genetically Modified Organisms or GMO’s into the food industry as a means of creating better crops. Since the initial merging of GMO and the food industry there has been a growing use of genetically modified crops, an increase in the creation of new strains, and expansion in the use, manufacturing and distribution of these products. In the past 20 years alone Canada has seen a visible rise of GMO foods available in grocery stores, specifically as a part of basic ingredients that make up a diversity of food products (David

In light recent technological advancements, the agricultural field has seen a huge shift in the way food is produced, manufactured and regulated. Standing on the frontier of molecular biology is the introduction of Genetically Modified Organisms or GMO’s into the food industry as a means of creating better crops. Since the initial merging of GMO and the food industry there has been a growing use of genetically modified crops, an increase in the creation of new strains, and expansion in the use, manufacturing and distribution of these products. In the past 20 years alone Canada has seen a visible rise of GMO foods available in grocery stores, specifically as a part of basic ingredients that make up a diversity of food products (David Suziki). Thus, the GMO revolution has unapologetically established itself in the food industry and has become a large feature of food production today. Nevertheless, the creation and implementation of these practices is not without its share of concern and controversy. Despite its steady expansion, there is still much to be said about the safety of these products and the procedures by which they are formed under, the potential health risks they pose, the damage it causes to the agricultural business and the effect it has on the environment. Altogether, evidence points to several issues associated with GMO and its integration with food safety, health, the industry and the environment.

What are genetically-modified foods? The term GM foods or GMOs (genetically-modified organisms) is most commonly used to refer to crop plants created for human or animal consumption using the latest molecular biology techniques. These plants have been modified in the laboratory to enhance desired traits such as increased resistance to herbicides or improved nutritional content. The enhancement of desired traits has traditionally been undertaken through breeding, but conventional plant breeding methods can be very time consuming and are often not very accurate. Genetic engineering, on the other hand, can create plants with the exact desired trait very rapidly and with great accuracy. Not only can genes be transferred from one plant to