It is common to see farmers watching their fields with the eye of a hawk to ensure the best crop if they can help it. This is due to the significant yield loss they suffer every year, unfortunately resulting in net loss when calculating their profits. Through GMOs this is no longer a great worry, by genetically modifying common plants to resist certain degrading substances means there are more chances to receive a hearty harvest. Based on research from Monsanto, the leading producer of GMOs, “GM crops can improve yield for farmers, reduce draws on natural resources and fossil fuels and provide natural benefits.” (Lallanilla). In the world of science, genetic advancements have come a long way. According to Ackerman, an example of this is being
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The good thing is that scientist have a way to keep the same tasty food but so they are not as potentially dangerous. According to Jennifer Ackerman, it has been recorded that there are nearly one hundred casualties from peanut allergens alone. She states that through invasive testing this number is able to see a recent decline. Allergies are not the only health conflict address with GMOs. Through years of enhancing different fruits and vegetables such as tomatoes and broccoli, this produce is able feed the consumer cancer-fighting chemicals (Ackerman). Not only are they fighting cancer, but also reducing the risk to get cancer in the first place. Borel explains the changes of the tuber industry with, “Innates also have up to 70 percent less acrylamide—a potentially cancer-causing chemical formed when potatoes are cooked above 248 degrees, such as when frying French fries or baking chips.” These organisms are bursting with more nutrients than just preventive measures, like a type of soybean spliced with a strong amino acid from the Brazilian tree nut (Ackerman). Although this is not ideal for human consumption, it is a better option as an ingredient for animal feed for the nutritional content
The good thing is that scientist have a way to keep the same tasty food but so they are not as potentially dangerous. According to Jennifer Ackerman, it has been recorded that there are nearly one hundred casualties from peanut allergens alone. She states that through invasive testing this number is able to see a recent decline. Allergies are not the only health conflict address with GMOs. Through years of enhancing different fruits and vegetables such as tomatoes and broccoli, this produce is able feed the consumer cancer-fighting chemicals (Ackerman). Not only are they fighting cancer, but also reducing the risk to get cancer in the first place. Borel explains the changes of the tuber industry with, “Innates also have up to 70 percent less acrylamide—a potentially cancer-causing chemical formed when potatoes are cooked above 248 degrees, such as when frying French fries or baking chips.” These organisms are bursting with more nutrients than just preventive measures, like a type of soybean spliced with a strong amino acid from the Brazilian tree nut (Ackerman). Although this is not ideal for human consumption, it is a better option as an ingredient for animal feed for the nutritional content