It seems that GMO crops and animals require fewer chemicals, less time and tools. ... Although there are some great benefits to GMO plants and animals, there are also some significant risks. ... Another con to GMO production is the increasing threat of genetically modified organisms or animals or in the movie, fish, could escape into the wild and spread. ... Regardless of whether the companies feel that they are losing money and are worried that no one would buy their product, it is the individual's right. People should be able to chose if they want to buy organic or GMO food. ...

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Introduction Genetically modification involves processes that allow scientist to create new plants and animals by taking a certain gene from plants or animals and inserting it into the cells of a new plant or animal(3). ... Most consumers are not even aware that they are buying genetically modified food or do they know what this process even means. ...

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GMO's are created when plants and animals are injected with hormones and genes from other organisms, altering the DNA structure to create a completely new form (Rings). ... All meats used at schools are fed from animals with modified corn. ... It is also found in 500 different grocery items ("Before You Ever Buy Bread Again "). ...

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For years people have argued the benefits of buying organic. ... First it has to be evaluated by the EFSA (European food safety authority), who then reports to the European Commission to write a proposal, the proposal is then sent to the section on GM food and feed of the Standing Committee on the food chain and animal health. ...

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GM food, being a controversial topic, used to hit the headlines as often as IT and other hit issues before the Iraqi war. More often than not, the controversy revolves about should the world adopt GM food or crops as the future staple food. Many of the opposition have contended that this should not ...

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