The World Of Science : Genetically Modified Organisms

Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), have turned into an exceptionally questionable theme here in our reality today. GMOs are life forms that have been developed through a quality joining methodologies of biotechnology or genetics building. This is a moderately new type of science which permits DNA from an individual species to be injected into another species in a research center. This produces blends of plant, creature, microscopic organisms, and viral qualities that don 't show up in conventional crossbreeding systems or found in nature. GMO’s have been liked to several health-related issues, and should be banned by the FDA (Genetically Modified Organisms, N.D. ).

Genetically Modified Organisms are organisms that are infused with DNA extracted from another organism, which can come from plants, animals and even human genes. Although many companies have decided that buyers of their products do not need to be informed on the dangers of genetically modified organisms, consumers deserve to be informed by product labeling because the unnatural production of consumable products can, and will create detriments to our bodies, our environment and other living things.

Genetically modified Organisms (GMO’s) is any organism whose genetics have been modified by means of genetic engineering. The most common genetically modified organism is the food we eat on every day. Nearly 70% of foods on the shelves at your local supermarket are at least 1% genetically modified according to National Geographic. Scientist continue to find new ways to insert genes for specific traits into plant and animal DNA.

In this research project, the question that initially guided my ideas was “How safe are Genetically Modified Organisms?" Beyond further investigation of the topic, I took the route of GM Feed to assess the animals that are being prepared for our consumption. Therefore whether there is some sort of GM contamination in the body of the animals with a GM diet, it allows me to make my own stance on the potential risks and safety of GMOs for animals and humans. With conductive research on scholarly articles and journals that investigate the study of animals fed GM Crops, I plan to explain to my audience that GM foods have more benefits

A genetically modified organism, GMO, has been altered by genetic engineering techniques. GMOs are widely used by scientists in many different ways to include the production of food and in research.8 Zebrafish genetically modified to be a fluorescent bright red, green and orange have been available for purchase as pets in 49 states in the United States since 2003.8 However, these patented GloFish are banned in California. The California Fish and Game Commission decided the fish were the result of a “trivial use for a powerful technology.”7 The Commission’s belief that the fish should not have been created led to a law making the GloFish illegal. Originally GloFish were developed by scientists in Singapore to be living pollution sensors as they would only glow when in the presence of pollutants.7 The Commission’s ban on GloFish highlights the controversy over genetically modified organisms and how public opinion can be swayed by the beliefs of others whether those beliefs are based on science or not. This paper will focus first on what genetic modification means and then will look at the pros and cons of genetically modified foods. Finally, the author’s opinion of the issue of GMO food will conclude the paper.

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines GMOs as an organism whose DNA has been altered in a non-natural way. GM plants are usually changed to be insect resistant, virus resistant, or herbicide tolerant. Monsanto is a huge factor in the production of genetically modified organisms, or more commonly known as GMOs. GMOs have been studied and there is proof showing they are harmful to humans, animals, and the environment. Big businesses like Monsanto are taking over and basically producing a monopoly over the agriculture industry; running small, “mom and pop” farms out of business. GMOs should be banned because they have little benefits and the corporation is only looking out for the good of themselves.

The problem with this is that the public is not fully aware of the situation and have a majority of their facts about GMOs from unreliable sources that are biasing there beliefs towards genetically modified salmon. As it was talked about by Gatto & Wunderlich people with less scientific knowledge will increased negative attitudes about GMO and I think that by allowing proper regulations and closely monitored plantations that these GM salmon can could be a pathway to other modified animals getting the chance to be mass produced. What if we could genetically modify an animal with red meat to have no cholesterol or potentially increase the hardiness of plants like watermelon so the can grow in colder climates. The potential health benefits and job creation could also boost the economies of places that have these GMOs. In the end I am not on the fence about GM salmon, I am on board, however I also think that companies like AquAdvantage who manufacture GMOs need to be heavily regulated for the first ten or so years to ensure that their claims are valid, and to keep the consumers feeling at ease when they are buying and eating their new genetically modified

Consumer groups such as Consumers Union, Food and Water Watch, and Center for Food Safety have created a petition in which they are claiming that genetically modifying the salmon changes the nutritional value and alters the composition of the fish, therefore making the fish a food additive (Barret, 2012). If GM salmon are considered to be a food addictive, then the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will have to place the GM salmon under extensive testing to make sure that it is safe for consumption (Barret, 2012). Other concerns are based on the consequences of these GM fish escaping into the wild and reproducing with other non GM fish (Barret, 2010).

Genetically modified salmon is currently categorized as a new animal drug. One of the major concerns over genetically modified salmon, and genetically modified food in general, is whether it is safe to eat. So far, the answer remains a unknown, though the latest studies suggest that genetically modified foods are safe to eat in general. However, the concerns over genetically modified salmon aren’t only based on the health effects. Concerns over the environmental effects dominate many conversations about genetically modified organisms (Genetically Modified Salmon , 2012). In the past it was found that in the fishing industry, the success of farm-raised Atlantic salmon made some people who worked in the commercial wild salmon fishing industry especially sensitive to potential impacts of GE salmon. Fishermen had concerns related to further increases in salmon aquaculture production and environmental harm to wild stocks. The salmon

Transgenic species are produce by genetic engineering. Genetic engineering involves the process of taking samples of one species genes/DNA and transferring it into a new host cell, this cell containing the DNA will then grow into the new cell creating a transgenic species. DNA samples can also be inserted into the new species by acting as a virus or by using a micro-pipette injection. Transgenic species are mainly used in fruit and vegetables to prevent pests eating the food supply. Genetic engineering is also used for commercial purposes. One example of successful transgenic species is a strawberry plant with a salmon gene inserted into it, the salmon gene helps the strawberries grow in a colder environment. These crops are also known as GMO’s (genetically modified organisms).

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.

Genetically modified organisms (GMO) is the newest way of dealing with plants. It’s a way of speeding up the process we have done for so many years called conventional plant breeding. The problem is the consumers are basically eating foods that are made up of different DNA’s. For example, if a popular fish at the market cannot always be in season. These scientists will pull out DNA of other fishes that can survive through the toughest weathers, then they’ll add some salmon DNA to make it taste better. After this whole process is done it’s shipped back to markets for consumers to buy and eat. Yet, they don’t know what they are actually eating which is why GMO labeling is important. Some fruits or vegetables contain DNA of fishes

As modern society shifts towards healthier alternatives to french fries and hot dogs, practices in the food industry that were once acceptable have begun to come under public scrutiny. Out of these issues, none are more controversial than the use of GMOs, or Genetically Modified Organisms. Since its first use in 1973, genetic modification has been applied to almost every crop imaginable. Countless fields of beans, rice, and corn have become subject to genetic modification as more and more farmers begin to realize the benefits of growing “super” plants. With so little drawbacks and so many advantages, it is easy to see why GMOs are as widespread as they are in today’s society.

The approval of GM salmon is quite disturbing because we have no clue about what the long term ramifications are to consuming GM animal. Although, the same can be said for GMO crops despite being approved by the FDA for human consumption for nearly 2

Through studying the successes of humanities and advancements in science, one thinks of The Great Space Race or the invention of the light bulb. In modern day science, studies have become so advanced that many don’t consider GMOs, or “genetically modified organisms,” as with that standard let alone know what the are. [1]A GMO refers to plants or animal that have been created through gene splicing techniques of biotechnology. With this technology at our disposal, humanity has made significant progress in splicing, as well as coming up with ways to deviate some diseases and safer ways to test these possibilities and theories. This was then complemented by the growing need for GMOs across the world, yet GMOs did not satiate everyone’s appetite. Because of their chemical and artificial process, paired with institutions seeking to make a profit, much controversy has been raised in an an effort to reveal the darker side and realities of GMOS.