GMOs and the Unforeseen Consequences

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This paper examines the phenomenon of genetically modified organisms. First, the author introduces the concept and explains how they are created. Then the paper discusses the potential negative side effects, beneficiaries from the proliferation of these products (i.e. large corporations), and the effect of GMOs on starving populations in developing nations.

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"In the old movie Frankenstein, the scientist working in his lab is toiling over how to make a genetic superhuman and finally does - he creates Frankenstein. The scientist is jubilant over his new creation and cannot believe that he created something so marvelous. However, Frankenstein - although meets the size and developmental specifications that the scientist wanted - doesn't have the same valuation of human life that most people take for granted and in fact, has a general disdain for human life and goes on to kill the scientist and injure/kill others. Although this story happens in a horror movie, the same thing is happening in the world today with our food."

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