A genetically modified organism, or GMO for short is defined by dictionary.com as “an organism or microorganism whose genetic material has be altered by means of genetic engineering.” To fully understand the history of GMOs one first must know a short history of agriculture in our country. Humans transitioned to a subsistence type of farming lifestyle around 10,000 years ago. This lifestyle was consistent in the United States up until the late 1800’s or the industrial revolution. When the industrial revolution started 4 out of every 5 people of lived on farms or in the country. That is a large amount considering that less than 1.5% of the population continue that lifestyle today (3).
The industrial revolution sparked change in America and developed technology that would change agriculture forever. Some of the major changes have been increased technology which made it easier to harvest crops without a large labor force, a sustained increase in population, which raised the demand for food products, and immigration from the country into cities (10). These dramatic changes sparked a use for GMO’s in agriculture.
Before scientists could begin to genetically engineer organisms they first needed to understand DNA. In the 1860’s Greggory Mendel was one of the first scientists to do research on genetics and DNA. He studied pea plants and the inheritance of certain traits past down from the parent plants to their offspring. In the 1950’s Francis Crick and James Watson helped make the discovery of DNA and later made a model of the double helix structure. From this point on it was widely accepted that a person’s heredity can be determined by the genes that are passed on from their parents (16).
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...California was hit with an unexpected freeze which cost the Orange Industry over 600 million dollars’ worth of damage (19).
According to a study published by the United Nations in June of 2013, “The current world population of 7.2 billion is projected to increase by 1 billion over the next 12 years and reach 9.6 billion by 2050.” That is a very large amount of population growth in such a short period of time. So what does this mean for agriculture? It means that more food will have to be produced on less farmland due to more houses going up. Feeding the population 30 years from now could become an issue. Many people oppose genetically modified foods. They believe that there will be negative side effects that will arise in the future. It is my hope that with the help of genetically modified foods it can be done as efficiently and effectively as possible.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that a genetically modified organism is an organism whose genetic material has been altered by means of genetic engineering.
- Explains that the industrial revolution sparked change in america and developed technology that would change agriculture forever.
- Explains that greggory mendel was one of the first scientists to do research on genetics and dna, and francis crick and james watson helped make the discovery of dna.
- Explains that a genetically modified organism is an organism whose genetic material has been altered by means of genetic engineering.
- Explains that the industrial revolution sparked change in america and developed technology that would change agriculture forever.
- Explains that greggory mendel was one of the first scientists to do research on genetics and dna, and francis crick and james watson helped make the discovery of dna.
- Explains that scientists began trying to genetically engineer different organisms in the 1970s. the first successful gmo was created in 1974 by stanley cohen, annie chang, and herbert boyer.
- Explains that although many of these genetically engineered plants worked properly, the fda had not yet approved any.
- Explains that calgene company's flavr savar tomato is ripe on the vine, longer shelf life, and a claim for better flavor.
- Describes a study done by the national institute of plant genome research to determine two enzymes involved in the ripening process leading to the breakdown of the cell wall.
- Analyzes the effects of genetically modified foods on insects. the first ge crop with the implanted bacterial gene was available in 1995.
- Explains that bt products can be very beneficial to farmers, reducing the amount of pesticides that farmers have to use, and increasing crop yield.
- Explains that plant diseases are another large concern for the agriculture industry today. the most common way to develop a disease resistance was to breed plants which were not affected together to pass along the resistant gene.
- Describes a research study on gala apples and the fire blight disease, which has cost orchards millions of dollars.
- Explains that the gala apple plants with the transplanted crab apple gene resisted fire blight more strongly than the control group which did not have the gene.
- Analyzes how genetically modified foods can carry medicines or vaccines. the benefit of this practice would mostly be seen in developing countries.
- Explains that one of the most common traits genetically engineered into crops today is the ability to withstand herbicides.
- Explains monsanto's drought resistant corn, which has been approved by the usda, is a concern for the agriculture industry.
- Explains the benefits of genetically modified foods, such as their ability to survive in colder temperatures.
- Opines that genetically modified foods can be used efficiently and effectively to feed the population.
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- Genetically Modified Organismsexplanatory essayGenetically modified organisms in the foods that are being produced today have no harm on humans or animals. They help the producers of the leading industry in the world create a more efficient way of doing business along with feeding the world. The population will never stop growing and agriculture will never stop. The agriculture industry will soon be 100 percent genetically modified foods because of the demand. It increases shelf life of the foods, creates higher yields, better flavor and nutritional value, and most importantly makes the plants resistant to pests, weeds, and fungi or diseases. With agriculture being the leading industry it is important these crops are raised to perfection. Genetically modified organisms are the best way to make these crops create the yields to fit the demand of the world.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that genetically modified foods are tested over 120 times before they are passed by the food and drug administration (fda).
- Explains that by modifying crops, it gives them genes that make them resistant to damaging weeds, yield killing pests and other diseases that can wipe out a farmer’s field completely.
- Explains that a higher yield in field crops means more money for farmers and more food for the world.
- Explains that genetically modified foods are tested over 120 times before they are passed by the food and drug administration (fda).
- Explains that by modifying crops, it gives them genes that make them resistant to damaging weeds, yield killing pests and other diseases that can wipe out a farmer’s field completely.
- Explains that a higher yield in field crops means more money for farmers and more food for the world.
- Explains that genetically modifying plants can extend the life and improve the nutritional value of plants. alfalfa that is high in sulfur makes better quality wool for sheep.
- Explains that genetically modified foods extend the shelf life of a plant by pulling away nutrients that cause the plant to soften earlier or to get rotten sooner.
- Explains that genetically modified organisms in the foods that are being produced today have no harm on humans or animals. they help the producers of the leading industry create a more efficient way of doing business and feed the world.
652 wordsRead More - GMOsopinion essayThe benefits of genetically modified foods are undeniable. With an ever increasing global population, expansive third world hunger and starvation, and the massive number of people who are malnourished and undernourished, the use of this technology benefits not only the farmers, but also societies worldwide. Genetically modifying crops can reduce susceptibility to disease, improve flavor, drastically increase yields, create more efficient use of land, decrease use of herbicides and pesticides, and reduce costs, among many other benefits. However, GMOs are very rarely labeled. Labeling policy for GMOs is controversial, but I believe that there should not be a law mandating manufacturers to label foods containing GMOs. Rather, the government should allow voluntary labeling of products that do not use GMOs, with an accompanying disclaimer noting any differences (e.g., safety) between products that contain GMOs and those that do not.
In this essay, the author
- Argues that the government should allow voluntary labeling of products that do not use gmos, with an accompanying disclaimer.
- Explains that there are no real differences between products that use gmo technology and those that do not.
- Opines that mandatory labeling of gmo-containing products is advantageous since it gives consumers full information, but if there are no real differences between products, the label may not be useful to consumers or unintentionally deceptive.
- Argues that the government should allow voluntary labeling of products that do not use gmos, with an accompanying disclaimer.
- Explains that there are no real differences between products that use gmo technology and those that do not.
- Opines that mandatory labeling of gmo-containing products is advantageous since it gives consumers full information, but if there are no real differences between products, the label may not be useful to consumers or unintentionally deceptive.
- Explains that voluntary labeling allows producers to indicate the absence or presence of gmos, making it possible to choose products that align with their preferences.
- Explains that the us food and drug administration issued guidelines stating that milk products cannot be labeled to be "bst free" since the hormone naturally occurs. the approach allows voluntary labeling but requires a disclaimer to prevent consumers from being misled about safety differences.
- Opines that labeling allows markets to work more effectively since producers may better align products to desired consumers. voluntary labelling allows companies to choose the most beneficial production process and similar marketing.
652 wordsRead More - gmosopinion essayThe article that I chose is called Another Case Against GMO Foods by Timothy J. LaSalle. It was published on 2/25/14 and it is from the website http://www.foodmatters.tv/. In this article, LaSalle explains the reasons why GMO foods have been insufficient in benefiting farmers and the general public. GMO stands for “genetically modified organisms”. America started using GMOs in the early 1990s. He tells us that GMO seeds were created to make the cost of growing crops less to farmers which could lead to more crops and lower prices. It does this by making crops resistant to pathogens. It also adds herbicides which make the plants weed resistant. That way farmers don’t have to buy fertilizers. He also talks about the effects of GMOs on people’s health. There is no proven long-term effects of GMO foods. There is only speculation. GMOs are being used more and more by farmers. He believes that it is a possible cause of allergies, asthma, autism, and ADD in children and adults. He states that health concerns have increased since we started using GMOs in our food. In the last part of the article he talks about finding a way to make safer foods which would be using all organic foods. Countries in Europe, Asia and Africa have banned GMO foods. He thinks we should do the same. He also thinks we should not be able to use GMO foods until the FDA has proven they don’t cause long-term health risks.
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how timothy j. lasalle's article, another case against gmo foods, explains the reasons why they have been insufficient in benefiting farmers and the general public.
- Opines that the benefits of gmos do not outweigh the risks that they impose.
- Opines that gmos are safe now, but what will happen in the future?
- Analyzes how timothy j. lasalle's article, another case against gmo foods, explains the reasons why they have been insufficient in benefiting farmers and the general public.
- Opines that the benefits of gmos do not outweigh the risks that they impose.
- Opines that gmos are safe now, but what will happen in the future?
- Explains that gmos cause a disease in people 30 years later. it causes people to forget everything, even their friends and family.
780 wordsRead More - GMOsexplanatory essayWhen did GMOs start? The DNA was discovered in 1935 by Russian scientist Nikolayevich Belozersky. He was a full member of the science academy. In 1980 the first GMOs patent issue.” A 1980 court case between a genetics engineer at General Electric and the U.S. Patent Office is settled by a 5-to-4 Supreme Court ruling, allowing for the first patent on a living organism. The GMO in question is a bacterium with an appetite for crude oil, ready to gobble up spills” (GMOINSIDE, 2013). A couple years later the FDA approved the first GMO. In 1994 the first ever GMO hit the stores. Crazy to think that was only 19 years ago! The product they injected the GMOs were into tomatoes. Before the 2000 came in 1999 was when the GMO food crops dominated. As the years ...
In this essay, the author
- Explains that gmos are plans and animals that have been genetically engineered with dna bacteria, virus, or other plants or animals.
- Explains that genetically modified organisms were discovered in 1935 by nikolayevich belozersky, who was a member of the science academy.
- Opines that gmos have many benefits, such as making plants better resistant to weeds, pests and other diseases, better texture, flavor, and nutritional value.
- Explains that gmos are plans and animals that have been genetically engineered with dna bacteria, virus, or other plants or animals.
- Explains that genetically modified organisms were discovered in 1935 by nikolayevich belozersky, who was a member of the science academy.
- Opines that gmos have many benefits, such as making plants better resistant to weeds, pests and other diseases, better texture, flavor, and nutritional value.
- Explains that there are many foods that have gmos, including alfalfa, canola, corn, cotton, papaya and soy, as well as frozen foods and sweetened juices.
- Explains how to avoid gmos by buying organic certified produce and avoiding high-risk ingredients.
- Explains that herbicide-resistant "superweeds" require greater quantities of more toxic pesticides to eradicate. the risks to organic farmers include seed mixing and pollen drift.
- Opines that gmos can be beneficial and harmful, and that food should stay the way god created them.
1108 wordsRead More - GMOanalytical essayGMO stands for genetically modified organism. It is a technique that allows DNA from one species to be injected into another species in a laboratory, creating combinations of plant, animal, bacteria, and viral genes that are unfamiliar to nature. [Whole Foods] Genetically modified organisms were first created in 1983 when a tobacco plant was altered to resist anti-biotics and later in 1990 when genetically engineered cotton was successfully tested. This was a breakthrough for the biotechnology era of agriculture since it allowed the manipulation and creation of food. The six multinational giants that currently dominate the agricultural market include: Monsanto, Dow, BASF, Bayer, Syngenta, and DuPont. [Chemical Cartel] Together these companies have gained government approval, “particularly insect repellent traits and herbicide tolerance for crops, to help farmers improve their crop yields while keeping costs low.” [Moore, 2011] It would appear that these companies might just have the answer to farming problems and potentially world hunger. They seem to have revolutionized the farming industry and the food industry, as we know it.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that gmo stands for genetically modified organism, which allows dna from one species to be injected into another species in a laboratory, creating combinations of plant, animal, bacteria, and viral genes unfamiliar to nature.
- Analyzes the controversy surrounding genetically engineered foods in the united states and many other countries around the world, including the supposed benefits for farmers, environmental risks, and labeling.
- Opines that monsanto is oblivious to their own disasters and will not admit to the public of their diseased crops.
- Explains that gmo stands for genetically modified organism, which allows dna from one species to be injected into another species in a laboratory, creating combinations of plant, animal, bacteria, and viral genes unfamiliar to nature.
- Analyzes the controversy surrounding genetically engineered foods in the united states and many other countries around the world, including the supposed benefits for farmers, environmental risks, and labeling.
- Opines that monsanto is oblivious to their own disasters and will not admit to the public of their diseased crops.
- Explains that there has been disagreement with the health risks of genetically engineered foods, as well as concern with farmers who grow them.
- Explains that gm seeds are not only affecting our health and local farmers, but also the environment. glyphosate, a weed killer, is deemed dangerous by the european union.
1008 wordsRead More - GMOopinion essayA GMO, that is, a genetically modified organism is a genetically engineered food. In the process of genetic modification, a piece of DNA from another species is forced into the DNA of a plant or animal. The selected DNA can come from an entirely different species that can even be a bacterium. The new DNA that is spliced in with the original DNA is to benefit the organism in some way. For instance, there is this one type of soybean that has a certain bacterium’s DNA spliced into its own, and now the genetically modified crop can tolerate weed killers such as Roundup. (Bartolotto 1)
In this essay, the author
- Explains that many americans are unaware that 80% of the food at their local grocery stores contains some form of a gmo in it.
- Explains the process of genetic modification, whereby dna from another species is forced into the dna of a plant or animal. the new dna is to benefit the organism in some way.
- Argues that consumers have the right to know where their food comes from and how it is produced. without a law requiring food labels, companies like bayer cropscience, dow agrosciences, and monsanto take advantage.
- Explains that many americans are unaware that 80% of the food at their local grocery stores contains some form of a gmo in it.
- Explains the process of genetic modification, whereby dna from another species is forced into the dna of a plant or animal. the new dna is to benefit the organism in some way.
- Argues that consumers have the right to know where their food comes from and how it is produced. without a law requiring food labels, companies like bayer cropscience, dow agrosciences, and monsanto take advantage.
- Opines that if gmos are labeled, an awareness of their impact on the environment will rise.
- Opines that the government isn't precautious or aware of the impact of gmos on the country in the future.
- Opines that a law requiring food labels on gmos will only benefit our well beings.
717 wordsRead More - GMOsexplanatory essayOverall, OF is a farming style that is good for improving the environment. Organic food will reduce health risks; the profit will increase because the demand for organic food is very high. However, Organic farming is not the best solution for food secure in the big developing country like China, India, Vietnam, and other. Therefore, GM is the best solution to increase the food supply in those big developing countries or overpopulation countries. However, there are some new problems arise. How to make the farmer adopt the GM technology? How to decrease the impact of GM to the surrounding ecosystem and human? How to reduce the change of GM crops modify their consumer genes? This is what the world is a worry about. But, for our own understanding, more than haft of our country food supplies are or make from GM crops, or has some relate with GM crops.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the world population has doubled since world war ii, and the problem of food security affects all countries.
- Explains azasi and ho's two alternative solutions to solve food secure problem. the first is genetic modified crops, which are cheaper, but can affect the surrounding environment and cause damage to human and other living beings.
- Explains that many countries are against gmo technology, but why are they rejecting it? they will examine the attitudes of developed and developing countries toward gm crops and organic farming.
- Explains that the world population has doubled since world war ii, and the problem of food security affects all countries.
- Explains azasi and ho's two alternative solutions to solve food secure problem. the first is genetic modified crops, which are cheaper, but can affect the surrounding environment and cause damage to human and other living beings.
- Explains that many countries are against gmo technology, but why are they rejecting it? they will examine the attitudes of developed and developing countries toward gm crops and organic farming.
- Explains that in the us, most farmers have used gm technology to make crops unharmed by herbicides and resistant to pests. however, gmos are often banned in most countries and especially europe countries.
- Opines that organic farming is more accepted since it is friendly to the environment. however, it costs more than gm crops and requires more work force and time.
- Explains that most countries in europe are mostly against gm crops, especially in the mediterranean region. they fear that gmo will affect their native plant and animal, change their environment, and protect their traditional specialty foods.
- Explains that in some countries, the government creates two new problems to protect specialty foods, which are "protected designation of origin" and "traditional specialty guaranteed"
- Explains that dissuading groups don't believe in the new type of seed and affair that it will not bring any profit. organic farming is more popular than gm crops since it is friendlier to the environment.
- Explains that china is the biggest developing country with the highest population, and that the government is using media power to get public support on adoption of gm technology.
- Explains that china is trying to break free from the monopoly of gmo seed from western country by developing their own gm crops. however, the chinese government and their scientists are mostly ignoring the effect of
- Opines that gm is the best solution to increase the food supply in big developing countries like china, india, vietnam, and other.
1401 wordsRead More - GMOopinion essayGMOs should be banned in the USA. There is not enough evidence to show that they are safe, growing GMOs is bad for the environment, and GMOs have a negative impact on the US economy. What are GMOs? “Genetically modified organisms,” are genetically engineered plants or animals. These combinations of genes from different species can’t occur in nature or in traditional crossbreeding.
In this essay, the author
- Opines that gmos should be banned in the usa, as there is not enough evidence to prove that they are safe, and they have a negative impact on the us economy.
- Explains that although tests have been conducted in the usa, many of the companies doing the testing are the same companies that profit from the gmo food industry.
- Explains that 80% of gmos grown worldwide are engineered for the tolorence of herbacide, and the use of toxic herbicides like roundup has increased 15 times since they were introduced.
- Opines that gmos should be banned in the usa, as there is not enough evidence to prove that they are safe, and they have a negative impact on the us economy.
- Explains that although tests have been conducted in the usa, many of the companies doing the testing are the same companies that profit from the gmo food industry.
- Explains that 80% of gmos grown worldwide are engineered for the tolorence of herbacide, and the use of toxic herbicides like roundup has increased 15 times since they were introduced.
- Opines that the us is pushing to export more gmo foods to europe, but they have placed restrictions on trade. china’s rejection of corn led to a drop in grain and soybean futures.
- Urges people to write a letter to congress stating that gmos should be banned. it can help our economy, health, and environment.
583 wordsRead More - Genetically Modified Foodsexplanatory essayWith population increasing, there is emerging needs of high productivity methods to feed the population. During the modern agriculture emerged, crop production were improved by genetic breeding methods. GMO history began with Charles Darwin’s theory of natural selection. In the theory (Darwin, 1859) it states that plants and animals with strong survival traits live to pass them on to subsequent generations. The idea of the survival of the fittest set the base of introducing desired genes into the DNA. The organism with the most desirable traits could produce high quality seeds for reproduction allowing the strong and desirable traits to be inherited to the next generation.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that genetically modified foods are foods produced from organisms that have had genetic changes introduced into their dna in order to obtain desired traits.
- Explains that avery and his colleague identified dna as the molecular information carrier, providing definitive proof that dna is the hereditary material. in 1931, barbara mcclintock and harriet creighton demonstrated physical recombination by examining maize chromosomes microscopically.
- Describes the genetically modified tomato, which was developed to slow the ripening process and preserve its natural color and flavor for consuming purpose.
- Explains that genetically modified foods are foods produced from organisms that have had genetic changes introduced into their dna in order to obtain desired traits.
- Explains that avery and his colleague identified dna as the molecular information carrier, providing definitive proof that dna is the hereditary material. in 1931, barbara mcclintock and harriet creighton demonstrated physical recombination by examining maize chromosomes microscopically.
- Describes the genetically modified tomato, which was developed to slow the ripening process and preserve its natural color and flavor for consuming purpose.
- Explains that 17 million farmers in 28 countries planted over 170 million hectares of gmos. soybean, cotton, maize, and canola dominate global planting.
- States that the u.s. continues to be the leading country with 69.5 million hectares, with an average 90% adoption across all crops in the world.
- Explains that farmers, agricultural scientists, and consumers are all interested parties associated with gmos.
644 wordsRead More - GMOs and How They Affect Our Environmentanalytical essayBefore I go on any further, the definition of GMO could be described as: “organisms whose DNA has been altered in a non-natural way”. GMO crops are also part of the GMO family, which GM plants mainly focus on being changed to be insect resistant, virus resistant, or herbicide tolerant. These changes produce potential problematic environmental challenges.
In this essay, the author
- Opines that they're against the use of gmo's, as they have many good uses, especially making it easier to ship to different countries.
- States that glass, emily, "the environmental impact of gmos." onegreenplanet.org.
- Explains that genetically modified organisms (gmos) are a growing concern in the us.
- Opines that they're against the use of gmo's, as they have many good uses, especially making it easier to ship to different countries.
- States that glass, emily, "the environmental impact of gmos." onegreenplanet.org.
- Explains that genetically modified organisms (gmos) are a growing concern in the us.
- Explains the various risks of gm crops including toxicity, pollination, and toxins released into the soil through the plants’ routes.
- Explains that gmo's can create plants that are better resistant to weeds, pests and other diseases. they also produce foods with better flavor and texture.
- Explains that gm foods can propose food allergies to children (5%) and adults (2%), although low in percentage, it nevertheless proposes a harmful effect taken on by the gmo foods.
- Analyzes shireen's "gmo timeline: a history of genetically modified foods."
549 wordsRead More - The Benefits Of GMO Productsanalytical essayWe live in a world that is constantly changing and advancing due to technological advances, especially in the field of molecular engineering. Molecular engineering has helped mankind in ways, ranging from cloning to better food quality. Our world is constantly growing and with it brings more demand for food. Meeting those demands means growing and consuming more genetically modified food. Genetically modified food is derived from the word genetically modified organisms or GMO, which are organisms or plants, which are enhanced with desired traits such as resistance to pests or tolerance to droughts. Only if were to consume more GMO products will we be able to survive. GMO should be more widely used for three main reasons. They have better quality,
In this essay, the author
- Explains that molecular engineering has helped mankind in ways, ranging from cloning to better food quality. meeting these demands means growing and consuming more genetically modified food.
- Explains that gmo products are better because of their overall quality and durability.
- Explains that most countries don't grow all the food they consume because of lack of resources or inadequate environment. gmo products are better because they have better taste, quality, and durability.
- Explains that molecular engineering has helped mankind in ways, ranging from cloning to better food quality. meeting these demands means growing and consuming more genetically modified food.
- Explains that gmo products are better because of their overall quality and durability.
- Explains that most countries don't grow all the food they consume because of lack of resources or inadequate environment. gmo products are better because they have better taste, quality, and durability.
- Explains that gmo products are stronger and more resistant to pests and insects. they are also better for the environment.
- Argues that gmos are safe because of extensive research done by researchers which is overlooked by the food and drug administration.
- Explains that people are afraid that genetically modified plants might escape into the wild and cause problems.
- Argues that using biotechnology to grow genetically modified food will not only make the food taste better but also make it of better quality.
- Explains that gmo products are designed to grow in harsh conditions, and help fight hunger in third world countries.
1946 wordsRead More - Genetically Modified Organismsexplanatory essayGM crops also benefit the economy and assist in feeding more people. While we struggle with feeding our population, “The population will continue to grow” (Calandrelli 1) For instance, genetic engineering in agriculture can minimize the cost of producing food. Thus, GMO’s in crops can result ...
In this essay, the author
- Explains that scientists have been changing genomes of plants and animals by integrating new genes from different species through genetic engineering, creating a genetically modified organism (gmo).
- Explains that genetically modified crops contribute to their quality and can help third world countries, where malnutrition is common.
- Explains that gm crops benefit the economy and assist in feeding more people. genetic engineering in agriculture can minimize the cost of producing food.
- Explains that scientists have been changing genomes of plants and animals by integrating new genes from different species through genetic engineering, creating a genetically modified organism (gmo).
- Explains that genetically modified crops contribute to their quality and can help third world countries, where malnutrition is common.
- Explains that gm crops benefit the economy and assist in feeding more people. genetic engineering in agriculture can minimize the cost of producing food.
- Explains that genetic engineering artificially combines genes from different species and forcibly inserts them into unknown and random locations on the host genome. this process can create mutations in thousands of locations throughout the plant’s dna.
- Explains that animals fed genetically modified crops have suffered from disease, sterility, and have died.
- Explains that there are no long-term human studies demonstrating that gmos are healthy. the foreign genes inserted into them are from species that have never been consumed by humans.
- Explains the negative effects of genetically modified crops and herbicides on the environment, such as the 50% population drop of monarch butterflies in the us.
- Opines that the "pros" of gmos have been contradicted by a study conducted by the union of concerns scientists.
- Disagrees with the use of gmos, stating that they do more harm than good to humans and animals.
- Describes the 10 reasons to avoid gmos.
- Narrates how phillips, theresa, and jeffrey smith have written about the dangers of gmos.
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