Our world is very over populated, and in this extreme population there are many people that need to be fed. Even in America, there is a dilemma of food shortages. More and more farmland, whether for harvesting or livestock, is being overtaken by urban developments. How is the farming industry supposed to feed the ever growing population? Genetically modified organisms, or GMOS, could be just one solution to this developing problem. When people think of genetically modified organisms, the first thing that comes to mind are all of the dangers that come with them. They are not something to avoid but rather something to embrace for the future. GMOs can bring so many benefits to today 's world. Things in relation to costs, chemicals, and benefits
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There are speculations that GMOs cause severe allergies and other major health problems. Many studies have been organized proving this to be wrong, as Hank Green states “there has been zero indication that genetically modified food poses a danger to human health” (Bratskeir, 2015 para 3). A team of Italian scientists conducted 1,783 studies about safety and environmental impacts and found no credible example showing GMOs pose any harm to humans or animals (Entine, 2013 para 3). Another group of scientists had 720 studies show the sames results (Borel, 2014 para 5). There has also been an issue with people wanting products containing GMOs to be labeled on the package. They think that there is a right to know what is in our food including the type of food itself. “Scientist don’t support the argument that ‘right to know what’s in our food’ should translate into labeling all products derived for biotechnology. ‘Labeling whether a product contains ingredients derived from a GMO crop tells you nothing about what is ‘in’ the food. Genetic engineering is a breeding method, not a product. It isn’t an ingredient to scoop into a bowl.” (Clayton, 2015 para …show more content…
If more benefits were shown about GMOs to the people rather than the negatives, it would aide the public into seeing the positives in them (Bunge, 2015 p 1). Celebrities have a substantial impact on the opinions of the general population. Therefore, if a well known name says something negative toward GMOs, it will alter the impression of the populace (Clayton, 2015 para 3).
With the future comes more opportunities and advances with GMOs. Soon we will be able to have apples that will not turn brown after they are cut (Iritani, 2012 para 2). Edible vaccines may also be something coming in the near future. These edible vaccines could carry or deliver a possible cure, or at least a treatment for Aids and other illnesses (UC Santa Cruz, 2005 para 3). As we look to the future we can look forward to these and many more great advances. Our everyday lives may be altered by the simplest things making them all the more
There are speculations that GMOs cause severe allergies and other major health problems. Many studies have been organized proving this to be wrong, as Hank Green states “there has been zero indication that genetically modified food poses a danger to human health” (Bratskeir, 2015 para 3). A team of Italian scientists conducted 1,783 studies about safety and environmental impacts and found no credible example showing GMOs pose any harm to humans or animals (Entine, 2013 para 3). Another group of scientists had 720 studies show the sames results (Borel, 2014 para 5). There has also been an issue with people wanting products containing GMOs to be labeled on the package. They think that there is a right to know what is in our food including the type of food itself. “Scientist don’t support the argument that ‘right to know what’s in our food’ should translate into labeling all products derived for biotechnology. ‘Labeling whether a product contains ingredients derived from a GMO crop tells you nothing about what is ‘in’ the food. Genetic engineering is a breeding method, not a product. It isn’t an ingredient to scoop into a bowl.” (Clayton, 2015 para …show more content…
If more benefits were shown about GMOs to the people rather than the negatives, it would aide the public into seeing the positives in them (Bunge, 2015 p 1). Celebrities have a substantial impact on the opinions of the general population. Therefore, if a well known name says something negative toward GMOs, it will alter the impression of the populace (Clayton, 2015 para 3).
With the future comes more opportunities and advances with GMOs. Soon we will be able to have apples that will not turn brown after they are cut (Iritani, 2012 para 2). Edible vaccines may also be something coming in the near future. These edible vaccines could carry or deliver a possible cure, or at least a treatment for Aids and other illnesses (UC Santa Cruz, 2005 para 3). As we look to the future we can look forward to these and many more great advances. Our everyday lives may be altered by the simplest things making them all the more