Freedom of Expression Essay

The over expression of LacZ produced not a normal sized wing and eye acting as a control (Figure 4I and 4O). The over expression of both Pix and Git did not show any noticeable increase or decrease in the size of the fly eye or wing (Figure 4J and 4P). There was a slight decrease in wing size but the fly eye seemed to be normal when the overexpression of LacZ was paired with Hpo (Figure 4K and 4Q). The most noticeable affect occurred when there was an over expression of Hpo, Pix, and Git…

For years, there has been a serious debate regarding whether genetically modified foods are safe for consumption. Due to this seemingly everlasting controversy came the rise of pro-GMO and anti-GMO groups. To truly understand the severity of the issue, it is important to first understand what exactly a “GMO” is and why it supposedly poses a threat to civilization. A Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) is an organism in which “genes from the DNA of one species are extracted and artificially…

Environmental Risks: The burning question currently plaguing the minds of millions of Americans is one of morality. Are GMOs environmentally safe? The answer is twofold, depending on your personal stance. Because this question is one of morality and ethics or science verses the higher being, we will look at both sides. From the beginning, many scientists have had concerns that the release of these new organisms, with their engineered DNA could have dire consequences. Those consequences not only…

Should Genetically Modified Foods Be Labeled? We have the right to know what is in our food. Worldwide, households have been uneducated about what exactly we feed our bodies. What many people do not consider is the amount of GMO’s processed throughout our daily consumption and what GMO’s even are. GMO’s or Genetically Modified Organisms are living organisms whose genetic make up has been artificially manipulated in a laboratory by genetic engineering. The invasion of GMO’s has only grown more…

Many people think that GMOs are bad and that they mess with Mother Nature, and it’s technically playing god. But there are reasons for genetically modifying organisms because it can help for the betterment of mankind or it could just be for further learning the science of GMOs. In my opinion I think that GMOs are bad for the economy because of the many bad possibilities that could come from it. Such as:genetically modified corn and soy which are fed to rats, and that could lead to kidney liver.…

The deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA) within organisms can be methylated while proteins can be either methylated or acetylated. The methylation of DNA and RNA is used for alternative splicing used for production of different mRNA molecules resulting in numerous new proteins. One of the molecules believed to perform the methylation is N6A or N6 methyladenosine. Methylation is the most observed modification to mRNA molecules. Methylation of both DNA and RNA ensures…

While grocery shopping, you've probably picked up a product with a label claiming, "non GMO" But do you really know what it means? GMO stands for genetically modified organisms. Genetically Modified Foods are resistant to diseases, produce bigger yields, contain more nutritional value, and can create an essential sustainable way to feed the world. GMOs are very common and most of us include them in our daily meals. The most common Genetically Modifies Foods are corn, soybeans, potatoes, papaya,…

Genetically modified (GM) plants have been the center of much media attention over the past decade. While the general public has been exposed to GM plants and what they are, many people do not fully understand the advantages and disadvantages of the plant. It is the responsibility of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to regulate, inform, and place limitations on what Americans are exposed to. This paper will focus on whether or not GMO’s should be required to be labeled by companies if a…

Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) have become an increasingly popular option for nations that face a growing population and a limited food supply. GMOs are defined as an organism whose genome has been altered by the techniques of genetic engineering so that its DNA contains one or more genes not normally found there. This is typically accomplished through transgenesis, which is the usage of a bacterium to transfer DNA. Humans Altering DNA began, as Charles Darwin described, with selective…

My opinion about GMOs; I personally believe it is very bad for our environment and us as people. GMOs are chemicals in our food example: corn, potatoes, carrots, cows, chicken, fish and much more. Truthfully, I believe the chemicals they put into our food is harming our inside of our bodies. Chemicals should not be in our foods. If we had nongenetic foods we would not have so many problems with our inside of our bodies. If people knew what was going into their system, I believe people will…