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    Genetically modified organisms have been an huge issue for the world for a lot of people. Genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, are organisms like plants and animals that have their genes altered so they can be more nutritious and prevent diseases. Humans have selected plants for desirable characteristics since the dawn of agriculture. At first, the only way to improve crop plants was to collect seeds from the best performing individuals for planting the next year. Once plant reproduction was

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    food production process. First looking for resistances in plants for specifics herbicides, after mitigating the uses of insecticides in crops, maybe in future a tool to produce pharmaceuticals (Chassy, 2007). Researches show that some genetically modified organisms (GMOs) don't have impact on the human and animal health directly - toxicology, and allergies, and anti-nutrition assay -, as well as they show the GMOs haven't changed the bacteria gut in swine and chicken (Deng, Zhou, X.,, Zhou, P., Du

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    or Genetically Modified Organisms. Since its first use in 1973, genetic modification has been applied to almost every crop imaginable. Countless fields of beans, rice, and corn have become subject to genetic modification as more and more farmers begin to realize the benefits of growing “super” plants. With so little drawbacks and so many advantages, it is easy to see why GMOs are as widespread as they are in today’s society. The concept of selecting the most desirable traits in an organism has been

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    What are GMOs and why are they dangerous? A GMO is a Genetically Modified Organism. It is a creation of a species straight out of science fiction. These species would NEVER exist in Nature and are a Pandora's Box of long term issues that have not even been remotely considered. Here is how genetically modified corn is born. Scientists employed by the huge Agriculture industry decide that we need improved corn because bugs like corn too and farmers have to constantly apply pesticides - which is expensive

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    Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) is one of the most important issues from around the world. GMOs are special organisms in which the genetic material has been altered for to improvement productivity and product quality. GMOs have raised concerns over their own beneficial benefits in ways that they 're are resistant to disease, they help humans suffering from famine, produce greater yields, and improve the nutrition of foods. Having foods is very important to human life to maintain good health and

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    thought that people still believed that vegetable oil was still healthy. When in reality, it is the “most inflammatory ingredient out there, full of chemicals, pesticides and rancid oils.” The worst part of all is that goldfish are GMO’s-genetically modified organisms. GMOs are toxic and allergic as well, and on top of that, GMOs were banned from being used in 30 countries and more. Goldfish also contain MSG. “MSG is an excitotoxin that damages your brain cells by means of over stimulation. It is used

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    Genetically Modified Organisms, or GMOs, are genetically modified plants, animals, or microorganisms whose genetic information has been modified by DNA-editing methods such as DNA splicing or gene modification. This modification creates unstable combinations of plant, animal, or bacterial genes that are not found in nature (GMO Facts). It is the right of the consumer to know exactly what they are consuming. However, in the United States, it is not required that food containing GMOs has to be labeled

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    Genetically modified organisms also called GMO are organisms whose genetic material has been artificially manipulated in a laboratory through genetic engineering, or GE. This relatively new science creates unstable combinations of plant, animal, bacteria, and viral genes that do not occur in nature or through traditional crossbreeding methods. The GMO is segmented into two groups: first group is high-risk because they are commercial products, second is monitored- risk because it is suspected or known

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    METHODOLOGY Introduction The purpose of this study is to determine if there is a difference between adult returning students and traditional aged students regarding their perceptions of the health risks associated with Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) foods among students attending a small, Midwestern college. At this time, no empirical research has been found that have studied the perceptions of health risks associated with GMO foods among students in a small, Midwestern college. There is a

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    people residing within the borders. Unfortunately, it leaves a limited amount of food. Accordingly, genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, are necessary.     A genetically modified organism (GMO, also known as a genetically engineered organism) is defined as “any living organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques (i.e., a genetically engineered organism),” as stated by Cartagena protocol on Biosafety.

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