Genetically Modified Organisms

Genetic engineering is a set of new techniques for altering the basic makeup of plants and animals. Genetically Modified Foods, (GFM’s) have been increasingly edging their way into the public eye. The majority of processed foods in our grocery stores now contain engineered ingredients. Questions are starting to arise on the possible health risks and adverse environmental affects that these “novel” foods pose. With the new products ending up in farmer’s fields and on our plates everyday, how do we know they are safe?

Many previous technologies have proved to have adverse effects unexpected by their developers. DDT for example, seemed to be an “ideal” chemical at the time of development. Later, it was found that it dangerously accumulated in fish and in turn, thinned the shells of fish-eating birds like the eagle and osprey. Even human children in the surrounding areas were born with serious and disfiguring birth defects resulting form the passing on of DDT infected DNA. Another example of this is chlorofluorocar

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