Genetically Modified Organisms, better known as GMO’s, allow for organisms to be genetically modified when DNA from different species is added to their existing genes (Livestrong). The two types of GMO are combining DNA from another organism or altering the existing DNA within that organism. In this case, crops are being genetically modified. The three ways to carry the process with DNA from another organism are to either use E.coli bacteria combined with soil bacteria that causes tumors that allows the bacteria from the other species to bind to the original crop, use electricity to rupture the crop’s cell walls and allow the foreign DNA to enter, or use a gene gun to directly inject DNA into the cells (GMO Awareness). The controversy surrounding
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Although not fully proven, Iowa State University has said that GMO’s have contributed to the decreased antibiotic efficacy by adding antibiotic features into the foods themselves. The exposure of antibiotics becoming regular makes them less effective because humans become more immune to them. The last disadvantage concerning gene transfer has to do with the worry that these genes may cross with other species and create a “super organism” in some way by having beneficial genes and put other species into extinction. Although all of these concerns seem to tell everything about Genetically Modified Organisms, there are also advantages. Some of the benefits include insect resistance, environmental protection, and more nutritious foods (Livestrong). There are some GMO foods that contain an insect repellant which can lead to less pesticide exposure. Oklahoma State University has stated that GMO’s require fewer chemicals, which can possibly help pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and soil erosion, and this will ultimately help the beauty and health of the
Although not fully proven, Iowa State University has said that GMO’s have contributed to the decreased antibiotic efficacy by adding antibiotic features into the foods themselves. The exposure of antibiotics becoming regular makes them less effective because humans become more immune to them. The last disadvantage concerning gene transfer has to do with the worry that these genes may cross with other species and create a “super organism” in some way by having beneficial genes and put other species into extinction. Although all of these concerns seem to tell everything about Genetically Modified Organisms, there are also advantages. Some of the benefits include insect resistance, environmental protection, and more nutritious foods (Livestrong). There are some GMO foods that contain an insect repellant which can lead to less pesticide exposure. Oklahoma State University has stated that GMO’s require fewer chemicals, which can possibly help pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and soil erosion, and this will ultimately help the beauty and health of the