Chapter-1 Introduction 1.1Overview To have life on the earth food, drinking water and fresh air are the basic requirement. Without these life is not possible. The way population is increasing, demand of these basics also increasing. Every country has to find the new sources of these 3 basic requirements otherwise it is difficult to cope […]
Recent advances in science and technology have delivered sophisticated techniques for almost all the fields for solving versatile problems of human being. One of them is the genetic modification (GM) technology, it is the process of changing genetic constitution of an organism with the help of biotechnology, the organisms produced with the help of GM […]
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Get startedThroughout history, scientific research and the exploration of new technologies have always been areas of extreme controversy and heated debate. This can be primarily attributed to the fact that they touch upon and affect many aspects of people’s lives, not to mention their direct interference with political, social and religious matters. One of the latest […]
In the 1990s there was a significant threat in Hawaii known as the Papaya Ringspot virus which has been shown to cause tissue necrosis. Fortunately, researchers were able to save the fruit by developing a virus-resistant version, or genetically modified food, that looks and tastes the same as the original. However, that is just one […]
Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) is one of the most important issues currently happening not only in the United States, but around the world. According to Megan Westgate, a researcher and supporter of a non-gmo lifestyle, says, “A GMO, or genetically modified organism, is a plant, animal, microorganism or other organism whose genetic makeup has been […]
Over the last few years, the food we eat has changed drastically. One of the reasons for this change is because of the introduction of GMOs into the farming industry. Many people are lead to believe that GMOs are safe but upon further examination, it’s become very apparent that not only are they unsafe but […]
For many people, reading the words “GMO-free” on a food label at the grocery store brings a positive sentiment. In fact, around 39% of Americans reported in a 2016 Pew Research survey reported that they believed GMOs–organisms whose genes have been molecularly altered in favor of specific traits–are worse for one’s health. Resistance or apathy […]
Genetically modified organisms, often shortened as GMOs, are almost certainly part of every modern American’s diet. According to 2018 USDA statistics, 92% of corn and 94% of soybeans planted in the United States are genetically altered. Other common genetically modified foods include potatoes, tomatoes, and canola beans (Starr & McMillan, 2016). Despite their ubiquity, 58% […]
During centuries, human societies depended on traditional breeding techniques, which allowed them to supply members with adequate nutrition. Such methods as hybridization and plant grafting had satisfied people for thousands of years as they improved all characteristics of products (“Genetically Modified Food”). However, with the progress made in all spheres, humanity could not leave the […]
Genetic modification is the process of forcing genes from one species into another entirely unrelated species. (“”GMO Defined,”” 2011). Most of these transgenic combinations do not occur naturally and they are made to create a certain trait within foods. GMOs affect a huge number of products that everyone consumes on a daily basis. This connects […]
Many people in the United States are not knowledgeable in or even care much about nutrition labels or what goes into their food, but GMOs whether productive are destructive have become almost impossible to avoid. GMOs are genetically modified organisms that have been commercialized and expanded in the passed two decades. There are many opposing […]
Have anyone ever wonder about GMO’s and whether it is safe when reading a label saying generic energetic. The government or FDA should regulate whether these are safe to eat or put in the kitchen. FDA doesn’t regulate with GMO because of the safety and the danger that is in it. GMO’s should be banned […]
Jamie: Hello all, my name is Jamie Hubbell and I’m a current Agricultural communications major at Texas Tech University. I have spent my whole 18 years growing up in Houston, the United States 4th largest city. With their being over 3 million people in Houston, there are various income classes as well as state funded […]
Genetically modified organisms pose a series of beneficial factors, yet – at what risk? Companies like Monsanto are booming in the global market as these chemicals and modified seeds are seen as a fix-all solution for better crop production, yet studies show that their impact on the environment may be greater than some believe. Genetically […]
Genetic engineering technology is the core of modern biotechnology. Since the birth of the first transgenic plant in the 1980s, genetic engineering has been rapidly and widely developed and applied in various fields. At the same time, genetic engineering has brought profound revolution to the field of food. Genetically modified food refers to the introduction […]
Statement of Issue: Genetically modified (GM) foods are a hot topic of debate and have been for over two decades. Currently, there are hundreds of millions of people in third world countries suffering from malnourishment. This is due to the fact that our world’s population is growing far too fast and more food is required […]
Genetically modified foods can end world hunger The first genetically modified organism was approved in 1982, it was approved by the FDA. Later, Flavr Savr tomatoes were approved to be sold at grocery store shelves. Humans have been using genetically modified foods for over 30,000 years. Even our ancestors used GMOs. In 1937, there was […]
CRISPR is a breakthrough in genetic editing technology, introduced in 2012. It cut the costs and time of genetic experiments by 99%. CRISPR is an acronym for Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats and is a genetic tool used to modify a living thing’s DNA. It could spell the end of many human genetic diseases, […]
Genetic Engineering is the process of manipulation of an organism’s genes. The process involves Recombinant DNA, which is bringing genetic material from multiple organisms and creating a sequence that would not be otherwise found in the genome. Recombinant DNA has many positive effects and it has produced medications such as vaccines, antibiotics, and allergens. Genetic […]
Michael Pollan, a Knight Professor of Science and Environmental Journalism at the University of California, wrote a book named, “The Omnivores Dilemma” in which he explains the history of farming. In the chapter, “The Animals: Practicing Complexity,” Pollan writes about an alternative to traditional agribusiness and profile’s farmer Joel Salatin who shows Pollan the complexity […]
The Chinook salmon runs in the Pacific Northwest are a cornerstone of the region’s ecosystem and economy. However, overfishing and pollution of the surrounding environment have put the Chinook salmon’s future at risk and endangered the health of populations that regularly consume the fish (Johnson et al. 2007). Recent government regulations have attempted to reverse […]
