Gene expression

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 placed into another plant or animal” (Institute for Responsible Technology). Doing so allows for a crop to grow at a higher yield and lower cost. But, critics argue that doing so is…

Despite the many promises of the biotech industry to engineer plants to grow without fertilizer and tolerate extremes of climate, none of these promises have borne fruit. The problem lies with the genetic transformation of the specific DNA targeted. Genes that control stress tolerance and nutrient uptake are far too complex for scientists to replicate in a laboratory. If there is no way to reproduce the things you are trying to put into the environment, how can you predict the outcome? There are…

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.…

“Genetically engineered foods have had foreign genes (genes from other plants or animals) inserted into their genetic codes” (Wax, 2016). These foods have been manipulated by scientists and researchers to be able to counter disease and to make specific plants and animals stronger. “Genetic engineering can…

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…

What is Cancer? Cancer is formed when malignant tumors are formed inside one’s body. Malignant tumors are defined as “ a term for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control and can invade nearby tissues.” Quoted from https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms/def/malignancy Tumors are also defined as a mass of tissues which also called lumps. These tumors are formed when the normal process of cells dividing itself was disrupted because normally, our body signals…

The question of whether or not GMOs should be accepted hasn’t existed for very long compared to other issues; however, the idea of genetic modification has become highly controversial since the 90’s. GMOs, or genetically modified organisms, contain genes from a different organisms in order to achieve a desired characteristic. Although concerns regarding GMOs highlight issues such as effects on the environment, solving world hunger, pesticides, and health issues, these issues aren’t completely…

As a result of eIF2α phosphorylation in stressed cells, the cells produce ATF4 proteins in an attempt to restore cellular homeostasis; alternatively, ATF4 protein promotes CHOP expression in prolonged stressed conditions. Consequent to increased eIF2α phosphorylation, accumulation of CHOP mRNA, encoding a proapoptotic transcription factor, induces an apoptotic pathway leading to cellular death for the purpose of protection of neighboring…

Think of the first taste of a favorite snack. Imagine the initial burst of flavor. Imagine the anticipation of the next bite. The pleasure of the sensations on the tongue is exquisite. Everyone should have this experience. Now imagine that the foods that compromise the snack are never damaged by disease or crop failure. Imagine that there is enough food to supply all nations. Imagine that researchers and scientists can modify foods in such a way as to enable all to experience. A genetically…