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Introduction The word biotechnology refers to a combination of biology and technology. A commonly used biotechnology technique used today is genetic engineering also known as genetic modified (GMO). Genetic engineering is when new DNA is added to an already existing organism. In this paper, I will be discussing how foods are genetically engineered. Genetically engineered foods are foods that DNA has been changed in a way that does not happen normally. These products are used by varies type of…

For instance, GMOs reduce “biodiversity, pollute water resources, and are unsustainable” (10 Reasons to Avoid GMOs 2). One example is the 50% population drop of monarch butterflies in the US. Research shows that this is because of the use of the Roundup herbicide. Because of GM crop seeds cross pollination, farmers who choose to grow organic and non-GMO crops “struggle to keep their crops pure” (10 Reasons to Avoid GMOs 1). Money being used on research on genetically modified crops can be much…

There are many reasons why the cosmetic industry has become a concern for the people of the United States. Many people have had diseases and cancers that can be linked to the chemicals that are placed in their personal care products and cosmetics. Little has been done for putting regulations on these chemicals being placed in personal care products until recently with the Personal Care Products Safety Act. The chemicals that are being put into cosmetics are affecting every person who uses any…

Genetically modified (GM) foods have the potential to improve human health in the developing world. The genetic modification of food is a bioethics issue, due to the concerns raised when a foods physiognomies are altered to benefit the human race. Despite this, a food’s characteristics can be GM to become a vehicle for vaccines and a higher vitamin content, slowing the spread of diseases and thus improving human health. Furthermore, plants that are GM to be pest-resistant will cause a decrease…

Subheading 2: Alienation can cause emotional harm to an individual One connection was observed across the texts that Mississippi Burning, Schindler’s List and the poems Dulce and Anthem had enormous amounts of emotional harm and violence in contrast to To Kill a Mockingbird which has the least. Mississippi Burning and Schindler’s List were similar in this case as they both showed people getting murdered. One scene in Schindler’s List which shows emotional harm is the little girl in the red…

While mixing genes may seem good at first we can’t be sure what kind of effect it will have on other things such as the environment and on people who later consume those foods. One such example of an altered organism was one referred to as the roundup ready crop. These plants were altered in such a way to be resistant to the active ingredient in round up weed killer. The idea behind this is that if the crop itself is resistant to…

Further Reading for Facilitators The 3 Food Groups There are several ways of understanding food and nutrients. It is difficult for children to understand about nutrients which they cannot touch or see. Instead, it is better to talk to them in the language of foods that they see and eat. The 3 food group concept used here is simple and easy for children to understand. Energy giving foods are carbohydrates and fats. Using whole grain cereals (flour without sieving) instead of using refined flour…

The green revolution occurred between the 1930’s and the late 1960’s. Monsanto was at the top of the list of “corporate totalitarians” that benefited from the depletion and deterioration of our natural resources. The term refers to the increase of agricultural production worldwide, particularly in developing countries. To guarantee this increase in production, concerned parties relied on modern irrigation projects, dangerous chemical herbicides and pesticides, synthetic nitrogen fertilizers and…

neurological diseases, and a number of other very serious health concerns (GMOs). One such example is the fact that over 80% of all GMOs around the world are engineered for herbicide tolerance and, as a result, usage of toxic herbicides such as Monsanto’s Roundup has increased by 15 times (Karim). GMO seeds are also responsible for the rise of “super weeds” and “super bugs” which can only be destroyed with even more toxic poisons (Karim). Not surprisingly, the corporations that are pushing GMOs…

Introduction Genetic engineering is one of the most useful process for producing medicine, plants and animals with faster growth rate and higher nutritional value. However, the is also one of the most controversial subjects in the world, yet most of us are eating it every day. Products such as canola oil, biscuits and chocolates, soy mile, or tofu are example of genetically modified food. Canola oil is an important product used in cooking and therefore some of us consume it daily. Some concerns…