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. ... Clearly parents would follow the model in choosing to avoid a short, painful life for their children. ...
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. ... Long term effects of genetically modified food are unknown, but it has been concluded by the FDA that genetically modified food poses no threat to human health, either in the short or long-term (19, 21). ...
This method allows short sections of DNA to be isolated from the genetic material of any one organism and to be transferred into the cells of a different organism, thus altering its original characteristics. ... 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...
