Human genetic engineering

and thoughts well. Jeffrey Smith, “10 Reasons to Avoid GMOs”, responsibletechnology, Institute for Responsible Technology, 25 August 2011, 19 January 2016. Article explains ten reasons to avoid GMOs and talks about the harm that not only does to the human species, but also to the environment as a whole.Jeffrey Smith studied at Maharishi University of Management and wrote two books that heavily talked about GMOs.This article is relevant to me so I can talk about the points that are anti-GMO and…

A Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) is an organism whose chromosome is altered to appear different than it would originally appear without alteration. When looking at GMO’s, Michael Specter -an American journalist for “The New Yorker”- and Dr. Vandana Shiva -a science scholar- took positions on the topic of GMO’s. Michael Specter’s belief is that if GMO’s are not harmful, there is no true reason for opposing them. On the other hand, Dr. Shiva believes that although GMO’s are not harmful, there…

In the United States farmers have to face tough times due to the low prices for their product, but their inputs are still very high. Farmers still have to produce a crop but need to still generate the largest profit possible. That’s when farmers have to make the decision of growing Genetically Modified Crops or other crops that have not been modified. Genetically Modified Crops are looked upon their positive and/or negative effects. The decision whether or not to grow Genetically Modified…

the 1990s GMOs, which stands for Genetically Modified Organisms, was discovered. Our genes make us who we are because they control our looks and the things that we do. By modifying genes we can change the way something looks, acts and what they do. Genetic modification is adding, taking away and changing our gene(s). GMOs could solve the world’s problems, or create new ones. Nearly 21,000 people die everyday from hunger, but many people think that GMOs are the key to solving this huge…

of 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…

Bisphenol-A Bisphenol-A is a chemical compound used in the manufacturing of lightweight plastic and epoxy. According to www.bisphenol-a.org, it “possesses a unique balance of toughness, optical clarity, high heat resistance and excellent electrical resistance.” The chemical compound is used in the mass production of plastic bottles used for housing many cleaning solutions. In addition, it is used a sealant to line canned goods, produce sports water bottles, baby bottles, and a variety of…

The data gathered from the two experiments supported the original hypotheses, but more testing is necessary in order to draw an accurate conclusion. In the experiments, the control bag grew whilst the other four bags with alterations did not grow. Both of the hypothesizes for these experiments stated that the control bag would germinate the best, which the data supported. Most likely, the control bag germinated because it gave the plant all of the bare necessities for survival and its resources…

In an experiment conducted by students attending Michigan State University, they found that plants with a larger caffeine to water ratio grew less than the ones with more water than caffeine added. They used Wisconsin Fast Plants (Brassica Rapa) and gave them different concentrations of caffeine in order to see the effects. They hypothesized that adding significant amounts of caffeine to the plants would be detrimental to the growth of the plants. In the end, not only did their hypothesis prove…

In today’s society Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO’s) are often discussed in every American or human that resides in the world lives, it is in fact a reality that we face every day. According to Merriam Webster’s Dictionary Genetically Modified Organisms are defined as plants, animals or any microorganism that have not been grown naturally, but have been altered by Science. There is an ongoing debate on whether or not should we continue to use of GMO’s here in the United States, or discard…

Recently, there has been an appalling number of people taking on the gluten-free lifestyle, due to an increase in sensitivities. This has become a large problem for Americans since manufacturers create wheat that is disease-resistant and so they can have larger yields. A common misconception for gluten is that it is an allergy people can get, but really it is a physical condition in your gut. Undigested gluten proteins remain in your intestines and get treated as a foreign invader, so your…