Genetically modified organisms

producing genetically modified food (GMO) has always been an controversial issue since the first GMO, humulin, was approved by US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1982 (Woolsey, 2012). The process involves the introduction of one or multiple genes of an organism into the DNA of another through the method of genetic engineering in order to obtain new and beneficial characteristics. GMO is not only known as genetically modified food, but it is also called biotech crops or transgenic…

Should We Allow Genetic Engineering? Genetic engineering has many positives and negatives. The technology used to modify organisms has agricultural medical, industrial and environmental applications. DNA was discovered in 1950’s it wasn 't until the early 1970’s scientist figured how to engineer genes. It could be used to prevent diseases and create new ways to even alter the process of a disease formation before we’re even born. The study of coded proteins or genes bring out advancements in…

According to ConnectUS, genetically modified foods are produced from organisms that have had new genes added to them themselves from other organisms. The organisms then receive desirable traits that may allow them to not only resist herbicides, but also be protected from pest and enrich our nutrition in a more efficient way. As a result, many persons across the world has questioned whether or not, Genetically Modified Foods Safe to Consume. The National Academy of Sciences has remove all…

Six Body Paragraphs Genetically modified organisms have not been around for years and years, but have still accumulated a history and have rapidly spread around the world. “The first GM crops were commercialized by China in the early 1990’s” (Nelson 3) and have grown into a massive industry since then. From 1996 to 2006 the amount of acreage planted with GM crops across the globe increased from 1.7 to 102 million hectares (Kriepe 4) and is still on the rise. The massive growth of this…

The world is constantly changing, therefore the way food is grown must change too. Companies are adding GMO’s or Genetically Modified Organisms to food without telling consumers. These Genetically Modified Organisms are used to help food grow and deal with the weather changes and parasites. Congress has passed a bill that requires companies to label products made with GMO’s. I think Congress made a smart decision to make companies label their products. People need to know what they are putting…

hindered by the controversy it ignites. It is one of the few topics that crosses political boundaries: those wary of the government and those at odds with large corporations both share a distrusting view of the safety of genetically engineered foods, also referred to as genetically modified foods, or as the more catchy term, GMOs. This new technology has proven to not be harmful though. The differences between foods altered and foods unaltered do not make a difference in safety. Claims do exist…

Americans consume genetically modified food on a daily basis without them even noticing or acknowledging its existence. According to World Health Organization, Genetically Modified Foods is referred as, "...foods derived from organisms whose genetic material, DNA has been modified in a way that does not occur naturally...”. However the government assures that GMOs, genetically modified organisms, are not dangerous to consume, but not all civilians are convinced. Therefore, genetically modified…

Genetically Modified Organisms Did you know that 70-80% of the food produced by farmers in the United States is Genetically Modified? In fact, most of the food in the produce section at your grocery store are genetically modified. And what is interesting is that you can not tell the difference because they look exactly like organic produce. This is why It is important to read labels more often, make sure what anything purchase says “Non-gmo”, and be more attentive on other foods just incase.…

“In the U.S., GMOs are in as much as 80% of conventional processed food” (Non-GMO Project). The public has grown concerned over genetically engineered food. However, not many people actually know what GMO stands for. GMO is an abbreviation for genetically modified organism, and can be created by genetic engineering or biotechnology. These organisms could never be created naturally. They can be used for yeast, plants, fish, and other animals. Most commonly it is used in processed foods, even…

considering genetically modified (GM) organisms with the likes of its organic counterpart on a macroscopic view, there is almost no difference between the natural occurring organism and the GM organism. In contrast, the microscopic view, which takes into consideration factors like DNA sequences and other cellular components, provides subtle differences between genetically modified organisms and naturally occurring organisms. One subfield of GM organisms that gets constant recognition is…