After the discovery of DNA by the Austrian monk, Gergel Mendel, crossbreeding between the same organisms has been practiced for a long period. The long duration that crossbreeding takes to get the favorable trait encourages scientists to discover a new, and faster method of introducing DNA to an organism. Scientists use the technique called genetic engineering which helps in transferring genes to the targeted organism to get the advantageous characteristics. Genetically modified foods are foods that are manufactured from genetically engineered organisms. In USA, more than 60% of processed foods and vegetables are genetically modified. Today, there are many controversies regarding genetically modified foods. Sala Mahgoub and the article, “Genetically Modified Foods” agree on the food security, on the ecological importance, and on the negative health and environmental impacts of genetically modified foods. however, the article “the verdict on GMO foods: safe to eat” argue that genetically modified foods don’t have negative health and environmental impacts.
One of the importance of genetically modified food in which Mahgoub and the article “Genetically Modified Food” agree on is the food security …show more content…
This article emphasizes on the advantages of GM foods by indicating the absence of evidence that can show the negative impact of GM foods. This article mentions that ““we looked at a lot of evidence and found no apparent health risk,” says Timothy Griffin, an associate professor at Tufts’ Friedman school and director of the agriculture, food and environment program.” Even though there is no proof of health and environmental impact of genetically modified foods, Griffin notifies that this doesn’t mean that GM foods don’t have negative consequences. He points out that “policy and regulatory functions need to continue to look at these issues”
One of the importance of genetically modified food in which Mahgoub and the article “Genetically Modified Food” agree on is the food security …show more content…
This article emphasizes on the advantages of GM foods by indicating the absence of evidence that can show the negative impact of GM foods. This article mentions that ““we looked at a lot of evidence and found no apparent health risk,” says Timothy Griffin, an associate professor at Tufts’ Friedman school and director of the agriculture, food and environment program.” Even though there is no proof of health and environmental impact of genetically modified foods, Griffin notifies that this doesn’t mean that GM foods don’t have negative consequences. He points out that “policy and regulatory functions need to continue to look at these issues”