What is genetic modification? It is the changing of the genes of something to modify its characters and properties to reach a certain goal like solving a problem, curing a diesis or increasing the yield a lot of scientists see that genetic modification affects negatively the nature and human life .Genetic modification can create a new diesis like: toxic effect :hepatic ,pancreatic, renal or reproductive problems and starts a biological war also can affect the balance of the nature which leads to the extinction of human species. As a result it can destroy all the faces of life that people know. On the other hand genetic modification can solve starvation problems as in China and Japan. Genetic modification affects negatively human's life and nature but also can be used in solving starvation problems.
Genetic modification can cause a lot of health problems which affects the human life as said: "Whereas western diet and lifestyle may enhance the expression of genes related to chronic diseases. Our genes or pathways are most likely regulated by micro RNA[1-4]. The prevalence and mortality due to multi factorial polygenic diseases; hypertension, coronary artery disease (CAD), diabetes and cancer" (The Open Nutraceuticals Journal,11/4/2011) . This health problem caused by genetic modification and has a negative effect on human's life. The diseases caused by genetic modification are very series and affects the human species negatively and this effect could extend to the new individuals because it causes a reproductive problems and deformation in genes of the new individuals also can causes toxic effect as hepatic, pancreatic and renal so people must be careful in the usage of the genetic modified ingredients to reduce it's negative effe...
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Genetic modified foods is very dangers and have a highly negative effect on humans and nature so people must understand that and wait or at least reduce the use of the genetic modified ingredients to save their life and the nature from the unknown risks which can destroy them and also can destroy the new individuals which had done nothing to be affected by the mistakes of their fathers as genetic modified food affects the reproductive system of humans and can causes the deformation and up normality of the children. Genetic modification can causes Liver, pancreas and testes function was distributed so people must take care in using genetic modified food .
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2-(The Open Nutraceuticals Journal,11/4/2011)
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Genetically modified foods or GM foods are foods that have been changed to improve the size of the product and to progress the efficiency of food production. Genetic engineering can be done on both plants and animals and are processed to make the desired characteristics that are required for selling. Genetically modified food has become a controversial topic because people have different viewpoints on which type of food is better for their health. Many protests were created to ban genetically modified foods because of the harm that it caused to the people and the environment. Although people have different opinions towards this topic, there are numerous advantages and disadvantages in producing and consuming genetically modified foods.
Genetically modified foods affect humans’ health by weakening the immunologic system, giving rise to degenerative diseases and causing the appearance of new viruses. Transgenic food alters the immune system occasioning an increment on the tolerance of virus. GMO make the immune system to lose it capacity of recognizing dangerous substances. In addition, the weakening of the immune system decreases the number of white blood cells in the body, increasing the possibilities to develop autoimmune diseases. In addition, people are prone to acquire degenerative diseases when they eat genetically engineered foods. The food that has been altered includes modified DNA, which is assimilated by the body, causing prejudicial tumors or malformations that can be transmitted to the next generations. Similarly, experimentation with GM Food will facilitate the appearance of new viruses. Viruses are organisms that can evolve being immune to the antidotes or crossbreed with others viruses that cannot be counteracted. Therefore, increase of virus tolerance, acquisition of degenerativ...
One of the major impacts genetically modified foods have on us is the health risks that come along with them. Eating these foods increases the likely hood of developing a disease, which is on the raise for not only people but animals as well. What's worse is it can even lead to organ failure in some cases.
Genetic modification (GM), also known as genetic engineering and recombinant DNA technology, is a process that involves combining DNA, and later inserting the newly recombined DNA into cells to be expressed through protein synthesis. The use of this technology in food can result in both positive and negative consequences. Genetic modification of food can aid first world countries by improving the economy and increasing food supplies, and third world countries, by resolving the issue of nutrient deficiency. In spite of that, genetic modification of food can also have negative effects. These include disruption of the food chain and biodiversity, the production of new, unfamiliar allergens, and even economical decline. Currently, genetically modified food is permitted for use and importation in Australia (Benefits of gene technology, n.d.), which raises the question, whether the genetic modification of food can only have positive outcomes for today’s consumers.
According to Ronnie Cummins in “Genetically Engineered Foods Are Hazardous” he talks about a British molecular scientist named Dr. Michael Antoniou that points out how there is “unexpected production of toxic substances” in genetic modification that can be very harmful to us humans. Many people believe that since a couple Doctors have labeled them as toxins, why do we even allow these to be put in the foods that we eat? In an article titled “The Threats From Genetically Modified Foods” by Robin Mather, he has said that the use of glyphosate, a herbicide, can “significantly increase the severity of various plant diseases” which are very hazardous to the environment. In the same article “The Threats From Genetically Modified Foods” Robin Mather has stated that genetic transfers cannot occur in nature and are not as precise and predictable as people say they are. In another article called “Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering” from Issues & Controversies, it has been shown that genetic modification can affect many plants.
Genetic modification is very harmful for human beings; it has a huge negative effect on animals’ and humans’ health. The manipulation of the genes of crops and animals may cause health damage. “Animal toxicity studies have shown that genetically modified foods may toxically affect several organs and systems” (Arvanitoyannis, 162, 2011). These studies concluded that genetically modified foods are dangerous and they may become one of the most harmful issues in the world. According to Arvanitoyannis research genetically modified foods cause some common toxic effects such as: hepatic, pancreatic, renal or reproductive effects and may alter the hematological, biochemical and immuno...
Genetic engineering, sometimes called genetic modification, is the process to alter the structure and nature of genes in humans, plants, and animals (what is genetic engineering). Because DNA is a code that is universal, genes can be manipulated
Have you ever wondered why Fruits and vegetables like oranges and grapes;or tomato or cumbers?I go into the grocery store and I see excessively large foods.I never payed attention to the fact that the foods are sometimes modified to make them bigger,better,more of an abundance of,and last longer.But do you really think that Modifying the foods are going to better help the people or the environment?But ask yourself by eating these foods how will it effect my health,my mental well-being,also even the animals that I eat?Can you really think that modifying the food is Beneficial?No!So I will explain to you the dangers of the genetically modified foods.
Consuming foods that have been genetically altered have serious health risks based on research done on rats by The American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM), an international organization of physicians. Risks include infertility, immune system problems, accelerated aging, disruption of insulin and cholesterol regulation, gastrointestinal problems and organ damage. Many AAEM physicians have prescribed non-GMO diets for all patients to improve health conditions. Jeffrey M. Smith, an advocate for non-GMO, says scientific research shows the link of GM food to thousands of sick, sterile, and dead livestock; thousands of toxic and allergic reactions in humans; and damage t...
In conclusion, the application of genetically modified food has a lot of pros and cons. There is so much disagreement about the benefits and risks of GM because there are so many different views surrounding it. This issue is very important today because it will change our future. How would the world be when every single living creature will be in some aspect genetically modified? Would we be more resistant to illness? Or would we be weaker and more vulnerable to diseases? Would this be the beginning of the mutant era? Regardless of the answers to these questions, we will need to consider the implications of genetically modified foods.
“Genetically modified foods are a "Pandora's box" of known and unknown risks to humans and the environment. They have been forced onto the American public by multinational biotech and agribusiness corporations without adequate oversight and regulation by the United States government (Driscoll, SallyMorley, David C).”Genetically Modified Food is food which has been chemically altered by scientists during the production process to give the food more nutrients, better appearance, and a longer shelf-life (Rich, Alex K.Warhol, Tom). The importance of this issue is that these GMO’s can actually have a negative effect in our society in general. It could mutate in a negative way and cause cancer or other diseases. Genetically modified food should be strictly controlled due to its various detrimental effects on the environment, human health, and potentially insect/animal effects.
Scientists have been changing genomes of plants and animals by integrating new genes from a different species through genetic engineering, creating a genetically modified organism (GMO). Consumers in America have been eating GMOs since 1996, when they went on the market. There are benefits to genetically modifying crop plants, as it improves the crop quality and increases yield, affecting the economy and developing countries. But there are also negative effects from GMOs. Consumption of GMOs has various health effects on both body systems of animals and humans. GMOs also affect the environment, ecosystems and other animal species. The cons outweigh the pros in the case of GMOs.
Genetically modified foods are detrimental to human health. By eating genetically modified foods, individuals are also consuming all the altered genes along with the food, including the antibiotic resistance genes. This causes genes to be transferred to bacteria that live in the human gastrointestinal tract and the intestines of animals and this will be hard to treat with antibiotics (Bernstein, 2008). Eating foods that have this gene marker is very risky because we are already facing a developing crisis of antibiotic resistance. When an individual has a bad infection they usually turn to antibiotics to cure it and this may not be possible if genetically modified foods are putting antibiotic resistant gene markers in the individual, this may cause the treatment to be a lot more extensive and possibly life threatening. Not only this, but allergies are associated with genetically modified foods, when scientists take a gene from one food and put it into another food it can cause allergic reactions and other side effects (Vaesa, 2013). These days, numerous individuals are facing allergies that cause health problems and if genetically modified foods increase the risk of allergic
Genetically modified organisms can be plants or animals that have been genetically altered to produce or express a desired characteristic or trait. By genetically altering organisms such as crops, we can eliminate the use of pesticides by making the crops resistant to insects. We can also produce crops that are resistant to floods and droughts. Furthermore, with the use of molecular genetics, we are able to produce foods that are rich in nutrients and supplements. People in developing countries may not be fortunate enough to have a full course meal that contains nutrients from all four basic food groups. However, GMOs can with a little modification provide all the amino acids, vitamins, and minerals included in a good diet by simply consuming a genetically modified staple crop such as rice. In addition, by producing crops that are resistant to harsh environmental conditions as well as pests, we would see a rapid increase in the production of food thereby reducing and or!
Genetically modified foods most commonly refers to the plants, which has been modified in the laboratory to enhance improved nutritional content and aimed traits created for human beings and animals. With progress in various types of technology, especially in genetic engineering, farmers and scientists have changed the way in which food is grown and made, raising questions about the methods, their risks and possible effects. It is not a secret that GMF-ed foods have spread out rapidly to the whole world. GMFs have raised concerns over their own beneficial in that they are resistant to diseases, produces greater yields, and it improves the nutrition of foods making the people unaware about their effects. Every time we go to any grocery stores or supermarkets, we would not know whether the vegetables, fruits or even meats being sold are genetically modified. To make this situation worse, most consumers do not pay much attention to what they are eating, when they are actually consuming modified foods.