Introduction
A genetically modified organism (GMO) is what results from a laboratory process where DNA genes of one source are extracted and artificially forced into the DNA of an unrelated source. The genes that are forced into the receiving source can be extracted from bacteria, viruses, insects, animals, or humans. The process is typically referred to as Genetic Engineering (GE) or Genetic Modification (GM); however, despite the different process names, they are the same (Smith J. , What is GMO, n.d.). Genetic Engineering began in 1996 and the most commonly genetically modified crops include soy, corn, cotton, and canola plants (Smith J. , Genetically Engineered Soybeans May Cuse Allergies, 2010).
The simplified human-maintained ecosystems of today caused the removal of the natural forces that historically kept diseases and pests in check (Mackenzie, 2011). Genetic engineering was intended to introduce traits for herbicide resistance and the expression of a bacterial-derived insect toxin. Additional benefits included influencing more desirable growth rates and a substantial increase in crop yields (Prakash, n.d.). The majority of genetically modified …show more content…
Food intolerances are most often the result of enzyme defects while actual food allergies occur when the immune system falsely identifies an allergen as a harmful invader, produces antibodies, and releases them into the bloodstream to defend the body against the substance believed to be invading the body. These antibodies attach themselves to the allergen and stimulate the immune cells that cause inflammation. The result is a typical allergic reaction. Food allergies are almost always caused by large protein molecules. While almost all proteins run the risk of causing an allergy, only a handful of foods account for 90 percent of all allergies and certain people are genetically predisposed to being susceptible to developing allergies (GMO Compass,
A genetically modified organism (GMO) is what results from a laboratory process where DNA genes of one source are extracted and artificially forced into the DNA of an unrelated source. The genes that are forced into the receiving source can be extracted from bacteria, viruses, insects, animals, or humans. The process is typically referred to as Genetic Engineering (GE) or Genetic Modification (GM); however, despite the different process names, they are the same (Smith J. , What is GMO, n.d.). Genetic Engineering began in 1996 and the most commonly genetically modified crops include soy, corn, cotton, and canola plants (Smith J. , Genetically Engineered Soybeans May Cuse Allergies, 2010).
The simplified human-maintained ecosystems of today caused the removal of the natural forces that historically kept diseases and pests in check (Mackenzie, 2011). Genetic engineering was intended to introduce traits for herbicide resistance and the expression of a bacterial-derived insect toxin. Additional benefits included influencing more desirable growth rates and a substantial increase in crop yields (Prakash, n.d.). The majority of genetically modified …show more content…
Food intolerances are most often the result of enzyme defects while actual food allergies occur when the immune system falsely identifies an allergen as a harmful invader, produces antibodies, and releases them into the bloodstream to defend the body against the substance believed to be invading the body. These antibodies attach themselves to the allergen and stimulate the immune cells that cause inflammation. The result is a typical allergic reaction. Food allergies are almost always caused by large protein molecules. While almost all proteins run the risk of causing an allergy, only a handful of foods account for 90 percent of all allergies and certain people are genetically predisposed to being susceptible to developing allergies (GMO Compass,