The human being has built cities where forests and jungles were before; the human being has destroyed ecosystems in order to build farms and to make our lives easier. ... Moreover, genetic engineering could avoid the use of hormones in animals. Farm animals could be genetically modified so productivity could be increased. ... Hormones, as well as pesticides, can have a terrible effect on the human body; it has been proved that some of the synthetic hormones that are feed to the farm animals increase the risk of getting cancer. ... It will not only increase the productivity in general, but also...

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For example, animal genes may be inserted into plants, and vice versa. ... The number of organisms used in genetic engineering research is steadily increasing, as is the number of types of animals being used in the research. Genetically engineered organisms are being used in many different aspects of society today, including agriculture, biomedical research, and animal farming. ... Farm animals are modified to increase productivity and reduce costs for farmers. ... Animals are used as locations to produce pharmaceuticals and certain proteins which have important medicinal applications [sourc...

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According to the research from Oklahoma State University, the increase of GMO crops and animals often requires fewer chemicals and may help to reduce environmental pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and soil erosion. As a result, the environment around farms becomes healthier and more beautiful which can indirectly benefit people life by bringing better air and water quality (Joshua). ... Also, humans and animals that consume those plants ingest those toxins. ... When dust clouds form they lift up topsoil containing high levels of these harmful chemicals and carry them over to nearby towns, f...

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What we learn about human genetics will help us to raise healthier, more productive, disease-resistant farm animals that might, through wise and careful genetic engineering, produce drugs of value to us. ...

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My personal interest in this matter stems from growing up on a farm and the recent resurgence of gardening in my daily life. ... Genetically modified organisms are plants, animals, or bacteria that have been genetically altered through the process of genetic modification. ...

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Genetic modifications can be preformed on any type of life form including plants, animals and microorganisms. ... It is now possible for scientists to introduce genes taken from bacteria, viruses, insects, animals or even humans, into plants. " "It is well established that most natural bacteria do not cause disease. ... You may not eat soybeans or canola, however animals such as cattle, pigs and chickens do, and therefore eventually you are eating them as well. ...

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For instance, modified plants planted at a farm can spread and grow in an unwanted area, taking over (since they are resistant and therefore better adapted) and possibly killing the original plants in that area. ... A perfect example is when "Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc. developed a genetically engineered soybean using a gene from a Brazil nut to increase the protein content of its animal feed. ...

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