Since the creation of Genetically Modified Foods in the 1950s, there has been increasing controversy over scientific, environmental, social, and the ethical issues surrounding them. ... Margaret McLean, a director and professor on medical ethics, science, and biotechnology at Santa Clara University reports that the main purposes for modern day genetic modification are to speed up the process of growing crops and to transfer genes from one organism to another to obtain a desired characteristic. ... With all the potential health and environmental risks linked to genetically modified foods, it&#x...

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By analyzing the newly enacted Farm Bill, I will address several important topics including transnationalism, hegemony, GMO's, labeling, pesticides, health and ethics. ... The proliferation of GMO's financed by the capitalist scheme leads to a lack of biodiversity and numerous environmental concerns that are all tied up with politics and shady economics. ...

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There is heavy debate about the safety and ethics surrounding the use of genetically modified organisms, and both sides are quite heated. ... Once a plant is introduced to an agricultural environment it can be assumed that the environmental damage is greater than that done to our health. Aside from the environmental issues, GMO's are dangerous because of the effect that it has on people's health without them knowing. ...

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Environmental Protection Agency determined from routine tests that StarLink might cause allergic reactions in some people. ... "Having won the labeling battle, European critics of genetically modified food -- most notably the environmental group Green peace "decided to export the cause- It was apparent from the article that it was almost impossible to ensure that a food is GM. ...

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The idea of genetic engineering as a solution to the food crisis is the main focus in the discussion but the problem is often clouded by the other aspects involved such as the ethics of genetic engineering. ... On the other hand, there are concerns about possible unexpected adverse health effects, environmental damage and commercial exploitation.( Boland M., 2000) The Possible Benefits of Biotechnology Disease Resistance Saves Money Genetic modification of organisms can produce corps that are more resistant to pests and diseases. ...

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