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Genetically Modified Food

Introduction

Genetically Modified food are created by genetic engineering science, that allows to enter into the genome of plant, animal or micro-organism DNA fragment from any other body to give it certain properties. This is a controversial issue. In 2004, the British Medical Association released a detailed report on the dangers of these foods that are genetically modified (Weasel, pp. 96-99). Report pointed out explicitly that eating these foods can occur in humans allergic reactions seriously, the report added that the information available about the risks of these foods on human health both medium term or long time are not available. Scientific interest in genetics is pushing the creation of such mutants, such as glowing in the dark bunny, by the jellyfish gene for fluorescence. Many people consider such experiments on the nature violence. The cultivation and consumption of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is accompanied by several risks. For example, if cross-pollination weeds can get a GM-gene resistance to pests and pesticides, the multiplication is uncontrolled weeds. Self-regulation in ecosystems is disturbed. Weeds displace many species, unable to compete with them and occupy large areas, which will be continuously expanding. In addition to the environmental risks associated with the cultivation of GMO issues, there are risks of food.

Discussion

Now, many countries use the GMF, among them, the United States, Canada, China, Australia, Argentina, Mexico, and Uruguay. In Switzerland, when a referendum was held, the country has officially announced not to promote transgenic foods. U.S. is the largest producer of GMO, because 80% of U.S. food products have been produced using genetically modified ingredients (GMO). GMI is part of many foods. For example, GM maize is added to the confectionery and bakery products, soft drinks (Freedman, pp. 34-37). GM soy is part of the refined oils, margarines, fats for baking, sauces, dressings, mayonnaise, pasta, cooked sausages, confectionery products, protein supplements, animal feeds, and even baby food. Soy is emulsifiers, fillers, thickeners and stabilizers for the food industry. Modern Biotechnology Company engaged in the production of transgenic products is growing rapidly. Stoping production, which involved a huge investment, is almost impossible. It is more difficult to assess the health risks of foods derived from crops of additives, chemicals or drugs.

One of the major differences between man and animal is the desire to improve the environment which will inevitably lead to changes on our planet. Genetically modified foods are a response of scientists to address the problem of hunger in the world. To date, these developments caused mixed reactions around the world. “We should not have genetically modified foods, because no one has proved that it is safe” some scientists warn. Others, on the contrary, regretted that the RF fields there, which grow “artificial” plants (Green, pp. 12-15). The use of GM foods is a chance to solve the problem of hunger in the world due to the appearance of a crop of new properties that are required for effective growth. One of the important tasks that can ...