This paper suggests that the that control and regulation of genetically modified food is advisable.
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In this article, the writer examines genetically modified food in terms of environment, health and ethics. The writer maintains that genetically modified food is associated with environmental, health-related and other relevant issues and should be controlled and regulated.
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"Genetically modified (GM) food is associated with environmental health-related and other relevant issues and should be controlled and regulated. Since the only benefits of GM food go to its producers distributors and sellers the consumer the one who actually consumes the food is being made a guinea pig for a variety of problems that are as yet not even completely defined. This paper will propose that control and regulation of GM food is advisable. The first concern about GM food is environmental ..."
Tags:genetically modified food, environment, health, ethics
This paper analyzes the debate between Eastern and Western views regarding the production of genetically modified food.
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2001
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This paper examines the debate between the East and West on the issue of safety on genetically modified food. The author looks at the argument concerning the food's safety, and possible effects on the human body, labeling of such products, and how the U.S. Food and Drug Administration use modified foods.
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"The world as we know it is divided into two parts---the secular West and the cultural East. Both have different manners of living and while the West blooms in progress the East is more restricted as it looks for the morality and values behind the progress being made. In such a division controversies like genetically-engineered food bring home the difference as both the divides through the globe argue the safety of the food-albeit on different grounds. At the heart of the debate lies the argument that as yet, the effects of genetically modified crops and products on the human body are not known. However, there is no conclusive evidence of whether or not they can be harmful.."
Tags:east, west, FDA, poison, biotechnology, risk, label, population, health
Argues that the use of genetically modified foods should be undertaken with caution.
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This paper argues that technologies for producing genetically modified food (GMF) should be applied cautiously since such food may be dangerous to human health, the environment, and the economy.
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"The progression of science holds out the promise of new technologies that can solve urgent human problems. Among these problems are the international challenges of human hunger, malnutrition, over-nutrition and disease. Much funding and energy to solve these problems is currently being directed towards developing technologies to genetically modify foods. These technologies can and already have yielded tremendous benefits in addressing human crises. One example is the recent introduction of golden rice, normal rice that has been..."
Tags:GMO, genetic engineering, genetically modified food, genetically modified organisms, StarLink corn
Examines the debate surrounding the issue of genetically modified food.
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Genetic modification is the direct manipulation of the genetic makeup of organisms and is especially common within the agricultural industry. This paper shows that during recent years, the appearance of genetically modified foods in the marketplace has spawned much heated debate in the public arena regarding the ecological and human health factors. The paper explores some of these issues and examines the views of those who are pro-GM and their critics.
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"The ISP report claims that not only have GM crops failed to increase yields or reduce herbicide and pesticide use, they have cost the United States an estimated $12 billion in farm subsidies, lost sales and product recalls due to transgenic contamination (Independent pp). Moreover, in India, massive failures in "Bt cotton" are up 100 percent (Independent pp). Moreover, triple herbicide-tolerate volunteers that have combined transgenic and non-transgenic traits are now widespread in Canada, and multiple herbicide-tolerant volunteers and weeds have emerged in the United State (Independent pp)."
Tags:manipulation, herbicide, tolerance, AgBioWorld, Foundation, environment
An argument that genetically modified foods should be banned until they are proven safe.
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This paper examines the issue of genetically modified foods, presenting both the advantages and the risks, and argues that such foods should be banned until they are proven safe. The paper includes an outline.
Tags:genetically modified food, spoilage, tolerance, shelf life, plant, animal, hardiness, disease resistance, outline
An outline of the arguments for and against genetically modified crops.
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This paper looks at the issue of genetically modified food (GM), exploring the medical arguments against eating it as opposed to the benefits proponents claim it has. The writer makes reference to the body, known as CorpWatch, which aims to check corporations who use GM food to profit on the lack of certain foods in Third World countries. As GM crop growing is relatively new, much of the research is based on theory rather than fact, and the writer points out that it may take years to truly know the effects of eating and producing GM foods, both on those who eat it and the land that is used to grow it.
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"Proponents state that genetically modified plants enhances biodiversity by allowing weeds to continue growing for longer, (because the less need for herbicides) thus providing nutrition for animals. Genetically altered plants designed to resist insect manifestation will help reduce use of insecticides also increases insect diversity. Increased crop yields and crops altered to grow in climates that are harsher then their natural cousins, it is argued, will help feed the world's poor, in part by making currently harsh soils and / or environments less of a factor in raising food crops. (Carr 2000) Additionally, genetically modified plants often use bacteria or other organisms to shuttle the genes into the target organisms. Having the genes that make them dangerous removed or disabled cripples these vectors."
Tags:climate, third, world, medical, animal, wheat, seed
Discusses the ethical implications, health risk and impact on the environment of genetically modified foods.
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Genetically modified foods have emerged as a topic of great controversy in recent years. As agricultural technology grows by leaps and bounds, the presence of enhanced and or modified foods becomes more ubiquitous at grocery stores and on dinner tables. However, this proliferation has been met with concern by many people who fear that the new foodstuffs will have environmental ethical and human consequences that the proponents of such items are as yet dimly aware. This paper explores the environmental implications of genetically modified food.
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An examination of genetically modified food.
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This paper looks at what is meant by the risk of GM foods. It looks at the pros and cons and the actual risks. It examines the advantages, how poor countries benefit, and the issue of crop resistance. It looks at the risk to health and crops, as well as cross-fertilization. It concludes that there is a need for a cautious approach.
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"This is a topic that has raised some heated discussion in the media lately and in society at large and has many environmentalists up in arms. The problem with Genetically Modified (GM) foods is that on the one hand it is a new and different concept and therefore people are naturally cautious about the possibility of health risks to consumers. On the other hand, however, GM products offer a lifeline for poorer countries that are already struggling economically to sustain their people. They are faced with a dual dilemma of wanting to maintain a balance between preventing any possible health risks associated with GM foods while also taking up the challenge to grow a hardier type of food more cheaply to feed and nourish their populations."
Tags:health, risk
An essay arguing against the use of genetically modified foods.
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This paper discusses the economic, social and health aspects of genetically modified food and argues that left uncontrolled, genetically modified foods represent an extremely serious threat to our future. The paper points out that the issue of genetically modified food must be viewed as part of the general issue of how to control technology in a democracy and that this general issue must be addressed in terms of its moral, health, economic and social implications.
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"The world easily produces enough food to feed everybody very well could easily feed the world's population without resorting to these technologies. Although there is currently a plethora of famine throughout the world, there is also a failure to apply current techniques. There is a general lack of infra structure (food banks, for example) and, of course, poverty. If humanity collectively drew up a serious plan to overcome famine throughout the world, genetically modified foods would be unnecessary. The claim that they are needed to feed the world is nonsense."
Tags:human, health, feeding, humankind, world, famine, food, banks, poverty, price, costs
This paper examines the positive and negative impacts of genetically modified food.
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MLA | 2001
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This paper looks at the many potential and proven benefits resulting from the usage of genetically modified organisms such as longer lasting and better tasting fruits and vegetables, crops that require less use of pesticides, and improved nutrient content in certain foods. The author also examines specific problems with using such organisms.
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"The scientific and social communities are currently engaged in a heated debate about the benefits versus the risks of Genetically Modified foods. The benefits are predicted to aid the agriculture community and humans while the risks are expected to also affect the ecosystem and humans negatively. Two specific examples of GM's soybeans and corn---are currently in the forefront in this controversial and unresolved issue."
Tags:agriculture, consequences, corn, ecosystem, farming, genetic, gmo, soybeans