With the use technology, scientists are able to genetically modify, as known as GM, foods to make them seem more beneficial to a humans' health, preserve them longer, and to create an ability to not rot. ... Wilson believes that if we continue to modify food that it will result in food adapting to "hostile environment" and grow the ability control the world and take revenge on the human race. ... Over time these foods will develop into essential components in our future health. ... Critics of GM consider that the probable economic advantages of genetically engineering animals, p...

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In recent years, GMOs have replaced our diet with genetically altered foods, which have harmfully affected human health as well as local communities and environments. Genetically modified organisms should not be made for any reason because it is very dangerous and therefore their results contradict the main purpose, their exposure to people can cause negative human health risks, and their usage usually results in long term damages to the environment. ... Lastly on why GMOs should be stopped, is because it also harms the environment. ... Man continuously harms the environment with things like ...

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Although, genetic modification is generally seen as a tool offering potential benefits to farmers and consumers in a wide range of food and agriculture areas, there is concern about the potential impacts on human health and on the environment. ... Benefits and dangers connected with GMO food can be considered in the following categories: 1) potential danger to the human's health and life, 2) safety of the environment, 3) legal regulations and the social involvement, 4) social-economical conditions, 5) others. ... Among the potential risks for the human's health we can list: ...

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Three of the most significant core issues involving biotechnology are consumer health and safety, future protection of earth's natural environment, and how the government (particularly in the United States) has stepped in and begun to play a defining role in the genetic modification of agriculture. ... These health hazards have scared the public into initiating reforms through activism, as seen with Greenpeace. In turn, activists have turned to the government as a safeguard against future health threats caused by biologically altered foods. ... This applies to the seven key envi...

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Introduction Over the years, humankind has had the urge to achieve optimal health. ... Other concepts of treatment have consequently resurfaced in response to the desire to achieve optimal health. These concepts include such as the nutrition and exercise in attaining good health. Despite the various concepts formulated to help achieve good health, the massive population has continued to suffer from chronic diseases. The current treatment or regimes to ensure good health has been shown to facilitate natural body functioning. ...

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Genetically modified (GM) food should be banned in North America since it jeopardizes humans' health, its process upsets of the ecological balance, and its production violates the Mother Nature. ... Genetically modified foods potentially threats mankind's health. ... Furthermore, Greenpeace points out that there is a deficient in studies on the long-term effects of the genetically fixed foods on humans' health. ... During the progression of genetically fixing foods, a genetically fixed crops or animal may unintentionally leak the genetic material to the environment, or carry...

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This reduces costs, increases productivity, and cuts down on the negative impact pesticides have on the environment. ... Many scientists are appalled by the environmental and health risks that the genetically engineered foods could pose. ... Genetically engineered foods can also affect the environment through chemical dependence. ... Superweeds are another product of genetically engineered crops that threaten the environment. ... The immediate concerns for consumers are the health risks and safety of genetically engineered foods. ...

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There are a lot of significant benefits of GMO foods, such as insect resistance, environment protection, and more nutrition foods. ... GMO foods have a great advantage in protecting our environment. ... Furthermore the risk of GMO's spreading into the environment is an issue that should not be overlooked. ... A concern that GMO's bring to human health is allergens. ... Much like cigarettes before researchers and scientists found their potential for harm, and the blindness to how they cause lung cancer and many other problems, the potential long terms effects of GMO's could be po...

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The consequences of releasing transgenic crop plants into the environment may have an impact on the environment in a number of different ways. ... Genetically-modified foods have the potential to solve many of the world's hunger and malnutrition problems, and to help protect and preserve the environment by increasing yield and reducing reliance upon chemical pesticides and herbicides. ... However, we must proceed with caution to avoid causing unintended harm to human health and the environment as a result of our enthusiasm for this powerful technology. ...

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Genetically modified crops are not a good idea in society as they pose too many health risks among our society. ... Otherwise we will avoid any products that have been genetically modified if we know it has certain health risks. ... It's also important to help warn the community of health risks. ... In an environment which is potentially already fragile, we must protect it at all costs. ... I would prefer in the future, the energy devoted to genetic engineering be given to environmental issues because if our natural environment is at risk, one would question whether genetic manipul...

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There are many issues concerning this topic such as labeling, long term health effects, the environment and economics. ... Issues such as health, the environment and ethical values are just some of the many reasons as to why so much attention is being placed on GE foods. ... Through the continuing advancements in technology, science, peoples diets, new allergens and, other food hazards there is a continuing need for renewal to diminish risks both to the public health and economies. ... With the many issues surrounding this technology, such as labeling, long-term health effects, and genetic ...

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The major concerns, however, involve the effects on the environment and on human health. ... More importantly, GM foods could threaten human health, as very few studies have been conducted to determine the long-term effects of human consumption. ... Although GM foods could bring some benefits, I strongly believe that the possible dangers especially to the consumer and the environment greatly outweigh the benefits. ... Consumers usually frown on food that has been treated with pesticides because of potential health hazards. Additionally, the run-off of from excessive use of pesticides and f...

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Soybeans: associated with granola-popping, hiking, healthy livin' hippies who only eat organic foods for the health of themselves and the world around them. ... Organisms can adapt to their environment in unnatural ways with the help of genetic modification. ...

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Many people are wary of genetically modified foods as they pose as threats to our natural environment and habitat for many species of life. ... With the extinction of species this may affect the biodiversity of certain habitats and environments. ... The organizations whose primary concern is the environment include groups such as OGTR (The Office of the Gene Technology Regulator), GMAC (Genetic Manipulation Advisory Committee), EA (Environment Australia), ERMA (Environmental Risk Management Authority) and MFE (Ministry for the Environment). These organizations main concern is for that of ...

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If this is done, less pesticide would be used, hence, less chemicals would be exposed to the environments, and more importantly, the food eaten [CITATION Dai13 p 22 l 1033 ]. ... One of the main reasons why this method is not supported is because people have the belief that modifying these insects could change the food chain in the environment they lived in[CITATION Chi03 p 4 l 1033 ]. However, how many times has the human being already changed the environment? ... It will not only increase the productivity in general, but also reduce some health problems related to how crops are grown and h...

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Genetic manipulations can result in unanticipated harmful effects, and because genetically engineered foods are not tested sufficiently, this experiment not only jeopardizes the health of individuals, but could also lead to global food shortages and extensive ecological hazards. Due to genetically modified food's unique and unknown nature, there is potential for adverse health side effects. ... An example of a possible health detrimental effect is resistance to widely used antibiotics. ... Once a genetically modified organism has been released into the environment it can reproduce,...

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Unlike chemicals that are released into the environment, GMOs are living beings that will reproduce and spread uncontrollably, with no possibility of containment or clean-up. ... These herbicide tolerant crops will likely lead to more pesticides in our food, drinking water, and the environment. ... There is an overwhelming amount of scholarly articles and information concerning the effects of genetic engineering on the environment, specifically the negative. ... Many field tests ensure that the products follow legislation and guidelines however many do not look into wider and longer term eff...

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Genetically modified crops are also being adapted to grow in salty, dry or frosty environments, contain edible vaccines, have a longer shelf life and be more nutritious. ... Concerns about GM foods fall into three categories: economics, environmental hazards and human health risks. ... Likewise, the unknown effect of foreign genes introduced into GM food crops in terms of human health also presents a controversial issue. ...

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Eugenicists favored better public health, family planning, more thoughtful preparation for marriage, and education about human reproduction. They encouraged reproduction of the "best and the brightest" and discouraged reproduction of the "unfit" -- including criminals, alcoholics, psychotics, the retarded, paupers, and those in poor physical health and envisioned a society that perpetuated white middle and upper class power. ... Examine issues raised by the integration of genetic technologies and information into health care and public health activities. Examine issues raised by the integratio...

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There are also other possible risks to the health of humans and the environment such as gene flow and eventual pesticide resistance that need to be addressed. ... As pollen and seeds move in the environment, they can transmit genetic traits to nearby crops or wild relatives. ...

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Companies released transgenic species without knowing the long term impact on the environment, which is really dangerous. ... Transgenic salt-tolerant plants are being produced, by incorporating a gene from yeast that survives in salty environments, which can reduce the loss of high salinity soil conditions. ... The long term impact of transgenic species is what we should care about, it can eventually destroy our natural environment. ... Transgenic engineering is still in a developing stage, that the long term effects on our environment is so unpredictable, but the government would like to tak...

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Another criticism concerning this type genetic modification focuses on the excretion of the toxin into the environment. ... In most domesticated crop species, the concentrations of such toxins are so low that they present no health concerns. ... Despite criticism, biotechnology is the wave of the future and will keep on making vital contributions to society, health, and our economy. ...

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Genetic codes are the determining factor of appearance, personality, health and aging so quality of life and general health could be improved. ... Everyone is entitled to their own opinion; the problem here is that when genetically engineered organisms are released into the environment, they put us all at risk, not just their creators. ...

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Therefore, fewer amounts of pesticides will have to be applied to the crops, allowing for better environmental and human health [source 4]. ... Because of the unpredictable nature of living organisms, once a GMO has been released into the environment, it is impossible to recall it [source 4]. ... When genetically modified organisms are released into the environment, they cannot be removed, and it may take decades or centuries to fully realize the consequences. ...

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However, the efficacy of selective breeding is questionable since it's not fully understood whether heredity and/or environment determine physical, physiological, and mental traits. ... There is little agreement as to how much of the success of great thinkers is attributable to genetics and how much to environment, the era when they live, and factors included in their individual raising. ...

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