Cons Of Genetic Engineering

Many will argue that Genetically Modified Organisms(GMOs) are not safe for human consumption, however they are almost inevitable for our everyday food consumption. Some argue that the recent increase in gluten intolerance is caused by GMO foods (Argument against). Other state that the risk to humans by GMO’s is relatively small (The GMO”). The bottom line is what people put into their bodies is a personal choice and a person should be able to easily tell if a product has been genetically modified or not.

Scientists discover many technologies that are implemented to better the world such as Genetically Modified Organisms, in spite of that there are many awoken dangers when dealing with Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). GMOs is an artificial method of breeding that is similar to natural selection, however they differ in the fact that GMOs have a gene from an entirely different species. Almost every product has GMOs inside of it, nonetheless there are organic crops which are GMO-free. Actually, many consumers that buy GMO products do not know that they are GMOs at all. GMOs are used to provide insecticide-resistance and pesticide-resistance to crops. Scientists are also trying to implement genes to increase yield as well and other beneficial

Genetically Modified Organisms are harmful to the overall health of the United States and is an area of concern that warrants more attention.

While it has been shown that GM crops have a few direct benefits, they may also indirectly cause great ecological harm. Some scientists fear that plants enhanced with Bt (a bacterial species commonly used as pesticide) may accelerate the evolution of Bt-resistant insects, which will cause farmers to lose their crops to the bugs (which defeats the purpose of injecting them with Bt in the first place). Farmers are trying to prevent this catastrophe by using non-resistant bugs from conventional crops to mate with resistant bugs, but this will only delay the inevitable (“Altered Food”). Another issue caused by GMOs is ‘gene flow’. Gene flow is when genes from GM plants spread to non-targeted organic plants from pollen through wind or pollination. The pest- and disease-resistant genes from GM crops can flow onto weeds, giving them the same immunities the crops have. Neither of these two scenarios have many real occurrences presently, but experts believe it is only a matter of time before modification creates the issues it was intended to prevent (“Altered

As many people can tell, food allergies have gone from nearly non-existent to such an amount that marketing, shopping, and eating have been changed to accommodate the different needs of the population. Everyday choices for this group of people shape the needs of our country: an improvement for allergen labelling. Are the small inscripted labels cutting it for the people of America right now? Is society doing enough to prevent an accident from occurring? Or does it all depend on the individuals themselves? Answering these questions are easy: it all comes down to labelling. A sticker makes all the difference in their world and although so many established practices have been made to protect people against receiving an allergen, it is a never ending problem. Even when one food item causes one person to have a reaction, it can affect the company, family, and the people around them. America is a very developed country, with some of the best hospitals in the world, but actions must be taken to help this potential danger sitting on a shelf. Food allergies are so much more common than one may think, and allergens are everywhere in our world. Taking steps to secure these people will help not only the people with us today, but the generations to come. Improving allergen labeling is one step towards progress, but once it is put into action, more food will become safe to eat for citizens with allergies once

Back then, farmers relied solely on the plot of soil they owned to produce fruits and vegetables. Farmers often had to deal with the threat of damaged crops from weather changes and insect pests. However, imagine being able to not increase productivity and protecting crops being ruined or eaten. Now, with advancements in technology and genetics, scientists can genetically modify organisms by altering its DNA in a way that does not occur naturally by mating or natural recombination to introduce desired physiological traits (EFFL 235). In 2000, 68% of all genetically modified, GM, crops were grown by U.S. farmers, with soybeans and corn making up 82% of all GM crops harvested in 2000 (Whitman 5). According to the European Food & Feed Law Review, scientists may transfer simple genes from the DNA from one organism into another, and also between non- related species, such as animals, bacteria, and virus to enhance desired traits (4). The use of genetic engineering was first introduced to aid farmers in an alternative other than using pesticides. Soon after, enhanced traits that improve nutrition were inputted into plants to increase nutritional value. Although the genetic engineering of GM food may create superweeds, GM food should be encouraged since it decreases the need for pesticides, increases food supply, and improves the nutrition of food.

There have been varied in opinion with some considering the move productive while others consider it a menace to health. This essay will delve deeper into the benefits of GMOs in regard to

Agribusiness and large scale farming have seen their fair share of both critics and supporters, especially today, as the internet has become an unlimited source of information and biased articles. Throughout the last few decades, technologies in the farming industry have advanced immensely as the need for more food faster has increased, but some still question the safety and trustworthiness of genetically modified organisms, also known as GMOs, while others find these technological advances necessary to feed our endlessly increasing population.

The goal of most genetic engineering is to increase crop yield and to improve the nutritional content or taste of food. (Powell). Efforts to increase crop yield and nutritional content stem from concerns over feeding an ever-increasing world population (Yang). The first successful GMO was created in 1973, and since then science has developed many techniques which allow for the genetic engineering of a variety of crops ("GMOs: Good or Bad for People and the Environment?"). There are four basic steps to create a GMO: identify a trait of interest to be inserted into the organism, isolate the trait of interesest, insert the desired gene into the organism and finally propagate the newly made GMO (Powell). The process of inserting the genetic trait is of special interest in the context of health risks. The most common method of delivering a new genetic trait to an organisms’ DNA is by way of proteins from various bacteria which “invade the seeds and alter plants by inserting pieces of their own DNA into a plants’ genome.”. Cells are treated with heat or electricity to force them to accept the new genetic material (Powell). Many concerns have been raised over this popular method regarding how this changes the nutritional content of the organism and allergies that may be created as a reaction to the bacterial

Genetically modified organisms, also known as GMO’s, are important to today’s society because they bring more food to more people at a cheaper price. If a crop is a GMO, it means that its DNA sequence has been altered in a lab. When seeds are genetically altered in this way, it is to inject a certain characteristic that is not present in the traditional plant into the DNA. Usually, this characteristic is to make the crop more susceptible to fertilizer and pesticides, or to sustain harsh weather conditions. Sometimes, genes are modified to make foods taste better or be more nutrient dense. Not everyone believes that genetically modified organisms are positive because people feel that they are both unnatural and unethical due to the fact

Most public concern has been focused on human health and safety regarding the use and consumption of these foods, but potential environmental impacts are important to consider as well. Many varieties of genetically engineered crops are intended to decrease the need for chemical pesticides and fertilizers, but the scope of environmental impacts does not stop at chemical usage. Common concerns about GM crops include the effects of cross-pollination, so-called “genetic contamination,” and the escape of GM crops from cultivation and their interactions with native species. Conversely, the environmental benefits of GM crops range from reducing dependence on chemical pesticides to the ability to treat polluted soils with bioremediating plants (Ford, 2004).

Genetically engineered organisms or to be more precise food are actually not very good for human safety. Let us take the example of a genetically engineered brand of L-tryptophan, which is a common dietary supplement. It killed more than 30 people and permanently disabled more than 1,500 others with a potentially fatal and painful blood disorder called eosinophilia myalgia syndrome in 1989 and 1990 in America[1]. Other examples include the widespread use of DDT in past decades that has caused serious problems that were unintended and unexpected.

The first question that must be asked is, “Are genetically modified organisms safe?” The majority of experts in this field would say that currently GMOs are not safe. Many experts claim that GMOs are unhealthy and contain chemicals that can harm our bodies. Doctors often advise people to avoid eating foods that contain genetically modified organisms. Multiple studies have been conducted and many have found that GMOs can cause harm to the kidneys, liver, heart, and other organs. Some studies have even found that particular chemicals used in genetically modified organisms can potentially increase the risk of cancer. Despite all of these possible safety issues, most genetically engineered foods are not even labeled, indicating

DNA! Genetics! Engineering! Oh my god it’s all so confusing! Everyone here needs to calm the farm and listen to a professional, Ok I am like way far off being any kind of professional scientist. But really who doesn’t want to listen to someone as amazing as me! Talk about something as amazing and as beautiful and as wonderful, the future of the human race, Genetic engineering! Sorry, I know that intro was way overhyped but it’s my job to like somehow entertain you guys with science for the next three minutes or so.

    In order to sustain a large population, measures must be taken to improve crop efficiency with the limited amount of land we have.  The recent development of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) have allowed for unstable combinations of plant, animal, bacteria, and viral genes that do not normally occur in nature(livingnongmo.org).  These GMOs allow a