GMOs or GM“NO”s? How many times have you seen it- a package that has the label “non-GMO project certified”? How many times have you wondered what GMOs actually are, and what is so bad about them? Chances are the latter has happened many times less than the previous. As Americans, we are constantly being bombarded about what we should and should not be eating, but how do we know what to believe? Genetically modified foods are protested in America, but the real truth behind what they are, what they can do for our economy, their impact on our environment, and how they can affect our health shows that they should be openly accepted. So what in the world are GMOs and why should citizens be open to them? Usually, when Americans hear the phrase…
to read labels more often, make sure what anything purchase says “Non-gmo”, and be more attentive on other foods just incase. The development of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) should be discontinued because they create new health issues, they cause harm to the environment, and they have more dangerous ingredients than naturally produced foods. A Genetically Modified Organism is when a scientist takes the DNA of a crop or any kind and puts it into another unrelated crop. This is done…
GMOs or genetically modified organisms are living organisms whose genetic material has been artificially manipulated in a laboratory through genetic engineering (NonGMO Project). In over sixty countries genetically modified organisms have restrictions or bans on the production and sale of GMOs (NonGMO Project). However, in the United States genetically modified organisms have been approved. GMO products are not labeled even though many Americans would like for them to be (NonGMO Project). The…
GMOs The current common proposal that “bigger is better” moves scientists toward the production of GMOs. A GMO is a genetically modified organism, and it plays a significant role in the world today. The purpose of genetically modifying organisms, such as some corn, wheat, and strawberries, is to create food that always grows into one with great taste and large numbers of vital nutrients in comparison to non GMOs. Nowadays, more and more food contains genetically modified organisms, and it is…
GMO a Go Mankind wants faster, cleaner, and more efficient ways to do almost everything. As soon as a product or procedure is conceived there are people that will try to improve said product in ways of speed or with less material to accomplish the same product. Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) is a way of improving plants to be more efficient. There are many positive benefits of utilizing GMO plants. GMO plants will assist mankind in increased crop production and are more environmentally…
Are GMOs Safe “They Say” When it comes to the topic of the safety of GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms) most of us will readily agree that it is a highly debatable, and controversial topic. Where this agreement usually ends, however, is the question of whether GMOs are safe or not based on numerous scientific studies. Whereas some are convinced that GMOs are health threatening for us humans and pose an environmental danger, others maintain the idea that the usage of GMOs is harmless and can…
Genetically Modified Organisms: Effects It Can Have on Humans and Nature Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) is known to be used by the food industry. It changes the genetic makeup of DNA. It is defined as organisms whose DNA has been altered in a natural way. It helps protect and speed up the growing process of vegetation or animals. It has been causing commotion in the last couple of years. Many people are a concerned with GMOs because there have not been many studies towards it.…
GMOs Effect around the World Agriculture is a large part of economic globalization and continues to be tested by the growing demand of the world’s population. With the global trade market expanding between the global north and global south, the agricultural institution has been attempting to utilize new technology to create crops that revolutionize the traditional and organic growing methods. The production of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) was created in order to offer a new way for…
015 April 20th, 2015 The Negatives of GMOs Our world’s society is technologically advancing constantly. The food industry is having technological advances by using genetically modified foods also known as GMOs, which defined by The World Health Organization (WHO) as organisms whose DNA has been altered in a non-natural way. GM plants are usually modified to be insect resistant, virus resistance, or herbicide tolerant. There are many pros and cons about GMOs. The start of GMOs can positively or…
A GMO is any kind of organism, plant, or animal whose genetic material has been altered though genetic engineering. According to Lecia Bushak, a journalist with a major in journalism from NYU who specializes in covering mental health and international news, GMOs are used to create high-quality crops that can withstand certain pesticides and herbicides, making it easier to get rid of weeds (Bushak, 2015). While biotechnology like GMOs may not be able to solve hunger and malnutrition issues, it…