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    Communication 16 October 2012 Evolution of Genetically Modified Crops The evolution of Genetically Modified crops (GM) has‚ for the first time in history‚ presented us with a solution to the problem of global hunger. The world’s population has almost reached 7 billion people and is growing exponentially.This raises the question: how can we supply food to so many people nutritiously and affordably while protecting and preserving the environment?Genetically Modified (GM) crops are created for human or

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    Case Analysis #1: Monsanto In 1901‚ John F. Queeny started the original Monsanto‚ which was named after his wife‚ Olga Monsanto Queeny. It was originally created to make artificial food additives such as sweetener saccharine‚ coca- cola caffeine extract and vanillin. After being renamed a few times‚ it settled with the name “The Monsanto Company” in 1964. During the 1970s‚ the company produced a “major legal snare” p.303 known as Agent Orange. This was used in the Vietnam War to “quickly deforest

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    Genetically engineered or genetically modified foods are foods that are simply the result of alteration in the original genes of an organism such as a plant or an animal in order to blot out a characteristic or trait of the original organism. Because this involves the transfer of genes‚ Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO’s) are also known as "transgenic" organisms (Robert Sacerich-GMO‚ Genetically Modified Foods and Conspiracy Theories). GE foods can be contrasted with organic foods which are basically

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    Introduction Food is any material consumed to provide nutritional support for the body which it is probably from plant or animal that holds important nutrients‚ such as carbohydrates‚ proteins‚ vitamins‚ or minerals (Shah‚ 2006). Despite the importance of the food but it will be harmful in human health if it was genetically modified. So‚ genetically modified Food‚ is food that has been well genetically altered. Furthermore‚ they are foods products from genetically modified organisms that have had

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    true. In fact‚ genetically engineered food is being consumed daily with no thorough research of its potential threats on human health. 2. Genetically modified ingredients can cause cancer. A consultant histopathologest at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary‚ Dr Stanley Ewen‚ raised the concern that food and water contaminated with genetically engineered material could increase the growth of malignant tumours upon contact with humans. Later‚ other studies suggested a link between engineered food and cancer.

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    Genetically Modified Horticulture essay  What is genetically modified food? Genetically modification is the manipulation and insertion of genes into an organism. Organisms are made up of DNA that contains genes‚ located in chromosomes; these genes code for a specific trait and the same trait will be passed from generation to generation unless it is manipulated with. Crops that have had genetic modification can be referred to as genetically modified (GM) crops‚ transgenic crops or genetically engineered

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    Genetically modified Products: Harmful or Helpful? Genetic‚ modification in products is not a new concept‚ for many years‚ scientist have been doing research in this field‚ consequently there have been a lot of discussion on whether genetic modification of a product is bad or good. Genetic modification was limited to mixing traits of organisms only within the same family of species‚ but due to advanced biotechnology‚ scientist can now genetically modify different species. Genetically engineered

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    Genetically modified food‚ also known as GM food refer to foodstuff such as animals or plants that had their genetic makeup altered to make them grow bigger‚ stay fresher and other benefits that will make human life more simple. By using the genetic information from one organism‚ and inserting or modifying it into another organism‚ scientists can make food crops stay fresher‚ grow bigger‚ and have the crops create their own pesticides. There are many advantages of GM food in today’s vast population

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    CONTENTS 1. What is Genetic modification? ................................. 3 2. What are genetically modified crops? ...................... 3 3. Objective behind the research. ................................. 4 4. A brief description. .................................................... 5 * Article- 1........................................................... 5 * Article- 2........................................................... 5 * Article- 3............

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    Genetically Modified Organisms: The Truth In recent decades‚ people have come to the idea that there is truly something sinister about genetically modified organisms. Contrary to what many people believe‚ genetically modified organisms possess the ability to juristically benefit the world in a number of positive ways. Genetic engineering can help create a larger production and a longer shelf life for crops‚ making it possible to safely send and transport them to countries and nations without access

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