Genetically modified organism

Introduction: The definition of Genetically Modified Organisms in the Britannica Encyclopedia is given as “Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) is the organisms whose genome has been engineered in the laboratory in order to favor the expression of the desired physiological traits or the production of the desired biological products”. From the definition we can understand that the genome from the DNA can be altered or some sequence can be separated from the DNA and use it to enhance or mute (gene…

Genetically Modified Organism History and Current Labeling American consumers seem to be becoming more aware of Non-Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) labeling, but where are all of the GMO labels? In the past 15 years, the media and news broadcasts have focused on GM production and label laws more than ever. This extra buzz has peaked American curiosity and interest in what GMOs are, and why labeling is important. The history of modern GE (genetically engineered) technology made a huge…

Avoiding Genetically Modified Organisms From the corn fields of Nebraska, to the food in your grocery store, to the dinner served at your favorite restaurant, Genetically Modified Organisms or GMO’s are in as much as 80% of processed foods in the US are eating (Paturel & Yamakawa, 2015). What exactly is a GMO and should the average consumer be worried about consuming a GMO? It seems as though one food chain is concerned enough about GMO’s, that they are fazing all GMO produced products from…

Genetically modified organism (GMO), are plants that have been scientifically altered to accomplish a specific reason. There are numerous reasons why they were created, which include but are not limited to, eliminating the need for pesticides through altering the plants DNA to be resistant towards insects, allowing plants to grow in drought like conditions saving the need for water which has cost benefits and saves a precious resource for the human population in those conditions, increasing…

Have you ever wonder how many items from your grocery shopping list contain genetically modified organism ingredients? According to One Green Planet, “In the United States alone, GMOs make up 70-80% of the food we consume”(Par. 3). From baby food all the way to hamburgers and french fries, GMOs are found everywhere in these food products. They can have a dangerous impact in our health. America is known for having the best dinning and brunch restaurants, but many Americans are not aware of…

Genetically Modified Organisms Using genetically modified organisms to enhance the production of food, is a new technique for solving the food shortage caused by overpopulation in the world. Food labeling is needed to educate consumers about the ingredients in food that may contain some form of chemicals and pesticides. Consumers play a major role in deciding whether products containing genetically modified organisms remain economically stable. Produce, crops and animals are sources of food…

years? These products have changed dramatically due to the introduction of genetic modifications. Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) have created great controversy over the last few years. In one article entitled “Genetically Modified Organisms: Pros and Cons of GM Foods” by Janelle Vaesa, she introduces that “according to the Office of Science at the U.S. Department of Energy, genetically modified foods taste better, have increased nutrients, resist disease and pest,…

can’t think off a time when that happened, but what if that was false? Research shows that you may be harming your body by simply eating food. What are these foods you might ask? These harmful foods go by the name of Genetically Modified Organisms, or GMO’s. These relatively new organisms produced by mutating the natural genes are understudied and are in most cases unlabeled to the general public. Can we trust these GMO’s? Maybe not. Due to gene mutations, and the long term health effects, the…

on the structure and functions of the proposed UK Food Standards Agency to oversee national food safety standards speaking on Genetically Modified Organisms. The World Health Organization defines Genetically Modified Organisms or GMO’s as organisms whose DNA has been modified in a way that does not occur naturally, through the introduction of a gene from a different organism. GMOs are a relatively new food technology, with the first GMO product to reach grocery stores in 1994, creating many…

Genetically modified organisms come in many forms and have infiltrated the vast majority of processed foods that humans consume daily. Humans have been naturally modifying their food, through hybridization, for millennia. Through environmental pressures, certain crops have been selected to thrive while others perish and leave the ecosystem permanently. The consumption of foods naturally changed and evolved have posed potentially no threat to humans. Currently, there are people who believe that…