Xenostrogens are pollutants that come from products of the petrochemical industry. They mainly affect womens’ health. Some scanty cases have been reported in men‚ like cases of sex organ disorder‚ testicular cancer. These chemical become part of the body by mimicking the female hormones and other hormones. They are found in almost anything we use in the house and office: They are in the environment‚ in plastics that are used to package foods‚ water‚ in paints‚ in plastics for baby food. These pollutants
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Against a bowl of M & M! A bowl of M & M is very tasty‚ and most people like it‚ including me. When you’re watching television‚ M & M is a perfect companion. But after reading this article you might want to think again before eating "melt-in-your-mouth-not-in-hand you" chocolate. History of M & M: Brown grain is first made in 1941 and has now been circulated to more than 100 countries with 33 different types. In the beginning‚ M & M was created for the US Army‚ allowing them to carry anywhere
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“If you aren’t concerned about the DNA from blueberries “transferring” into you‚ then you should not be concerned about DNA from GMOs either‚”says Layla Katiraee in her article “10 Studies Proving GMOs Are Harmful”(Katiraee). More and more Americans are becoming worried about the use of Genetically Modified Organisms in their food. The controversy of the use of GMOs in food can be understood through examining how they work‚ their disadvantages‚ and their advantages. Farming has transformed so
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Genetically engineered foods may be one of the most devastating threats we are in contact with today not only to our environment but to the health and very survival of future generations. Typically‚ the blame to get genetic engineering (GE) foods into the market place is placed on chemical companies or the biotech industries. However‚ the unseen nor unheard mystery of how genetically engineered foods were able to reach the dinner plates of millions throughout North America and several other parts
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In the article about Norman Borlaug‚ Justin Gillis‚ stated how Dr. Borlaug said the agriculture in Mexico was very poor and it reminded me of the last case study we did. The subpar quality of land in Mexico was a push factor for immigration because that caused less opportunity for new jobs and food‚ hurting the overall economy. Dr. Borlaug’s creation of the rust resistant wheat was genius‚ not only did he create a food source‚ but more job opportunities for workers. (Gillis) Being in Botany‚ I have
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In California‚ they’re many native grasses as well as invasive grasses. Native and Invasive species play a big role in our ecosystem. Native species make it so we don’t have to use as many fertilizers‚ use less water‚ keep the air around you cleaner‚ provide shelter and food for wildlife etc. Invasive grass species are bad because for one they are obviously not native to the area and can colonize habitats and exclude the native plants. Did you know a Dandelion is an invasive species? Well it is it
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The Neolithic Revolution and Genetics The prehistoric shift of many hunters-and-gathers to farmers is defined in history as the Neolithic Revolution that took place around 10‚000 years ago. During this time period major environmental and dietary changes occurred due to the settlement of a permeant location and change in food source. These changes lead to changes affecting population genetics and nutrigenomics as disease susceptibility increased and dietary intake changed. Nutritional Genomics is
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The labeling fad of the 21st century came along with the health craze. Labels such as Organic‚ Gluten Free‚ and Local have been turned into marketing ploys. And genetically modified organisms have gotten their fair share of critics. Ranging from people raving about how they’re “saving third world countries” to how they’re “killing our world”. Mandatory labeling of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is something that many are pushing for the government to make mandatory. However they have been
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In recent history‚ many people have become wary of the infamous genetically modified organisms (GMOs)‚ which are commonly found in many foods and products‚ from corn to cotton. However‚ there are a series of documented dangers associated with GMOs and they have caused a divide between those who support GMOs and hope to reassure the consumer that GMO’s are safe‚ versus those who oppose GMOs and promote the removal of them from their favorite products. Despite strong arguments from both sides‚ there
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General Purpose: The purpose of the Speech is to persuade the audience Specific Purpose: I want the audience or agencies to be persuaded that there has to be action taken against GMOs. Although they might sound beneficial to providing for people‚ we should not look in the short term but look for the long terms effects. Background: To make it clear‚ I will defining what GMOs are and used in this speech. When we think of GMOs‚ we think of manipulative ways to change DNA in organisms using technology
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