Genetically modified organism

solve the problems of both types of farming and they can help the millions of people in need of proper diets. GMOs are genetically modified organisms, or an organism whose genome has been changed by the techniques of genetic engineering…

1.0 Introduction This will introduce the topic for discussion. GMOs ( Genetically modified organisms) refers to plants and animals that have scientifically changed their genetic makeup through introduction of new genes into their DNA to improve the products that they provide to human beings and other animals. They are made resistant to various environmental conditions that could otherwise underscore their products; insect resistance, drought resistance, saline resistance and also improved…

More and more farmland, whether for harvesting or livestock, is being overtaken by urban developments. How is the farming industry supposed to feed the ever growing population? Genetically modified organisms, or GMOS, could be just one solution to this developing problem. When people think of genetically modified organisms, the first thing that comes to mind are all of the dangers that come with them. They are not something to avoid but rather something to embrace for the future. GMOs can bring…

To understand why people are allies and opponents of labeling genetically modified organisms a deeper look would have to be taken to figure out the history and current events that are taking place right now with the issue. To many people labeling these organisms would just be sticking another label on the back of a box. Although this is true for most, some people actually want this label to expand the knowledge of what is inside of the daily foods that are consumed. The opponents and allies then…

What is a GMO? A genetically modified organism, or a GMO is created by manipulating the plant or animal’s DNA so that it holds certain desirable traits. The process of gene splicing allows the desirable genetic material to become part of the organism’s DNA, thus giving it the name, a genetically modified organism. These organisms are created for both agricultural purposes as well as scientific research. What are the most common types of GMOs? The two main genetically modified crops seen in…

greater numbers. Well the answer lies in genetics. Scientist have found a way to genetically alter our food so that it…

GMOs By Jacob Endemano David Suzuki, CC, OBC PhD, LLD, and geneticist once said regarding genetically modified organisms, “Any scientist who tells you they know GMOs are safe and not to worry about it, is either ignorant of the history of science or is deliberately lying. Nobody knows what the long term effect will be.” Another similar quote by the same man goes, “Any politician or scientist who tells you these [GMO] products are safe is either very stupid or lying.” Both quotes demonstrate…

World of GMOs While out shopping for food have you ever wondered what is in the food or what makes some foods cheaper? Genetically Modified Organisms, or GMOs, have created many opportunities to lower food prices, but how is this done? Many companies like Monsanto, Clange, Aventis, Dupont, and Syenta have overcome this strange feat to produce food with genes that are modified or engineered to improve production and/ or profit of the company. This is done with a certain process that is used to…

there is this experiment called GM animals (genetically modified animals). These are animals that contains additional or altered genetic material. This gives the animal traits they didn't have before. Some people do not agree that this is ok and it should not happen. Now let's look at the question “ are GM animals good or bad?”. We must first look at the process to fully understand how gm animals are made. The process is when genes from one organism is extracted and artificially forced into an…

Genetically Modified Food Every human being requires food in order to stay alive. The food provides the body with the forces it needs to keep the heart beating, the limbs moving, and the lungs breathing. However, during the last century, scientists have been working in laboratories to create a new kind of food. This type of food is called genetically modified food. Genetically modified food comes from plants that have been altered in laboratories. This technology can be accomplished by moving…