A genetically modified organism (GMO) is characterized as an organism that has been altered using genetic engineering techniques. These techniques use gene splicing to create transgenic organisms for better durability when encountering harsh weather, as well as extreme sustainability when faced with other factors of nature. Some claims suggest that gmos use less land for crops, have more nutrients, and have a faster and sounder production rate. However, despite these comforting traits regarding the creation of transgenic organisms, there is a dark side. GMOs are linked to very unsettling amounts of diseases, lack restrictions on regulations, and cause many problems that face farmers as well as the environment. Throughout history, adaptability
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Opposing views have been butting heads since the arrival of gmos in the early 90s, and the battle continues to grow as more awareness is spread. Some gmos like “golden rice” (Johnson, 69) are created to reduce disease, and replenish the immune system as well as give nutrients to the body. However, some skeptics believe this is a way to push other products into the average American diets, that may lead to an unhealthy lifestyle in the future. “Golden Rice skeptics view it as a wolf in sheep’s clothing—a way for biotech companies to further infiltrate the global agricultural marketplace under an altruistic guise with little regard for broader human health and environmental impacts.” (Johnson, 69)This statement almost creates a sense that these corporations are trying to manipulate the public in some form of sinister psychopathic plot. However, It would take years of research as well as thoroughly calculated tests to observe any change in human health. Many signs are being shown regarding the negative side effects of gmos, but just like tobacco and alcohol, we wont truly know the dangers until years later, possibly once its to …show more content…
Some scientists claim there are many negatives to the topic, as well as many scientist supporting their claims trying pursued the positives to the topic. Furthermore, evidence and research point many different ways regarding human health affects and environmental concerns. However, is it worth the risk? Corporations like Monsanto, started out with noble intentions using a greatly innovative way of agriculture, but just like other past and present products in America, they are now starting to reveal harmful, unregulated, and devastating effects to societies around the world.
Hemphill, Thomas A. "The Fight Over GMO Labeling." Real Clear Policy. Thomas A. Hemphill, 14 Oct. 2014. Web. 31 Mar. 2015.
Johnson, Susan. "Genetically Modified Food: A Golden Opportunity?."Sustainable Development Law & Policy 14.1 (2014): 34-70. Academic Search Complete. Web. 31 Mar.
Opposing views have been butting heads since the arrival of gmos in the early 90s, and the battle continues to grow as more awareness is spread. Some gmos like “golden rice” (Johnson, 69) are created to reduce disease, and replenish the immune system as well as give nutrients to the body. However, some skeptics believe this is a way to push other products into the average American diets, that may lead to an unhealthy lifestyle in the future. “Golden Rice skeptics view it as a wolf in sheep’s clothing—a way for biotech companies to further infiltrate the global agricultural marketplace under an altruistic guise with little regard for broader human health and environmental impacts.” (Johnson, 69)This statement almost creates a sense that these corporations are trying to manipulate the public in some form of sinister psychopathic plot. However, It would take years of research as well as thoroughly calculated tests to observe any change in human health. Many signs are being shown regarding the negative side effects of gmos, but just like tobacco and alcohol, we wont truly know the dangers until years later, possibly once its to …show more content…
Some scientists claim there are many negatives to the topic, as well as many scientist supporting their claims trying pursued the positives to the topic. Furthermore, evidence and research point many different ways regarding human health affects and environmental concerns. However, is it worth the risk? Corporations like Monsanto, started out with noble intentions using a greatly innovative way of agriculture, but just like other past and present products in America, they are now starting to reveal harmful, unregulated, and devastating effects to societies around the world.
Hemphill, Thomas A. "The Fight Over GMO Labeling." Real Clear Policy. Thomas A. Hemphill, 14 Oct. 2014. Web. 31 Mar. 2015.
Johnson, Susan. "Genetically Modified Food: A Golden Opportunity?."Sustainable Development Law & Policy 14.1 (2014): 34-70. Academic Search Complete. Web. 31 Mar.