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    using pesticides‚ and changing irrigation and/ or planting techniques. However since the 1980s’ scientist have been breaking biological boundaries with a technology called genetic modification. Genetic modification creates genetically modified organisms (GMO). According to Dr. Arne Holst-Jensen‚ “GMO is a living organism whose genetic composition has been altered by means of gene technology”. That means a piece of DNA and/or synthetic combination of smaller pieces of DNA are placed into the genome of

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    production of agriculture evolves‚ so does the research of developing genetic engineered foods‚ which are funded and created by large corporations. A prominent example of a corporation that supports and emanates a large amount of funds towards genetically modified foods‚ is Monsanto. Monsanto uses their funds towards biotechnology‚ which is the abuse of biological processes‚ for industrial use like genetic engineering. In this process‚ genetic engineers are able to produce the seeds that Monsanto sells to

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    modified foods (GM foods‚ or biotech foods) are hazardous to your health. These foods are derived from genetically modified organisms (GMOs)‚ specifically‚ genetically modified crops. GMOs have had specific changes introduced into their DNA by genetic engineering techniques. Genetically modified organisms‚ or GMOs‚ are created when a gene from one species is transferred to another‚ creating something that would not be found in nature. GMOs are present in almost sixty percent of all processed foods including

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    Will Eades B3 Agriculture issues Agri Science Are Genetically modified foods harmful or‚ helpful? In a study in the early 1990’s rats were fed genetically modified tomatoes. Well actually‚ the rats refused to eat them. They were force-fed. Several of the rats developed stomach lesions and seven out of forty died within two weeks. Although the GM tomato has been taken off the market‚ millions of acres of soy‚ corn‚ canola‚ and cotton have had foreign genes inserted into their DNA. Millions

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    similar experiments. But this movie can also be used as a tool and a model for scientists to realize the dangers of playing God. This is probably very much possible with genetic engineering today‚ however using powers that are not ment to be used by humans could lead to devastating consequences. In todays world‚ the genetic engineers can now clone humans‚ whats to say they wont stop only at cloning sheep‚ they might start cloning humans and even worse scientists could create different creatures

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    and oil. Also this type of food can end world hunger. This type of food is not bad for the World. GMO Stands for Genetically modified organism. Genetically modified organism defines an organism or microorganism whose genetic material has been changed by means of genetic engineering. GMOS are made by when a gene from one organism is purposely moved to improve or change another organism in a laboratory. Also sometimes the name can be called “Transgenic.” GMOS can help end world hunger. Nearly a

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    Food has never been the main concern within developed countries‚ but eventually conventional farming methods will struggle to sustain the future’s population. When GMO- Genetically Modified Foods was first introduced‚ people were very skeptical about its safety to the environment and human health. Consequently‚ it has inspired many organizations to be created to protest against the use Genetically Modified Foods. It has been proven safe and is under constant supervision from national authorities

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    IN AGRIBUSINESS AND CONSUMERS. GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOOD IS THE NEW “GREEN REVOLUTION” WITH ADVANTAGES IN AGRIBUSINESS AND CONSUMERS. INTRODUCTION Genetically modified foods are foods derived from genetically modified plants produced by genetic engineering technology. The technology allows genes to be transferred from one organism into the other and can occur between unrelated species. The genetically modified food therefore contains modified features or characteristics expressed by the new gene

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    modified crops and food. WHAT ARE GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOODS AND CROPS? THE ORIGIN It all started way back in 1980s when in the field of ‘biotechnology’‚ regular experiments were being conducted on ‘possibility of genetic modifications’ in organisms. In 1946

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    http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11131844 Consumers are not being given full information on food labels about whether the product they are buying has been processed with genetically modified organisms‚ the Green Party says. New Zealand imports 57 varieties of genetically modified foods. Food does not have to be labelled as containing GMO products if the amount is less than 1 per cent‚ or the GMO ’s DNA has been removed during processing‚ therefore it is no longer considered

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