This document discusses genetically modified organisms (GMOs). It defines GMOs as organisms like plants, animals, and bacteria that have been modified through genetic engineering processes. Genetic engineering involves placing genes from one organism into another. The document provides a brief history of GMOs, including early experiments in the 1900s and the first commercially produced genetically engineered product, human insulin, in 1982. It also discusses potential future applications of GMOs, such as producing meatier livestock or hardier fruits. Examples given are making fruits bigger and producing the antibiotic penicillin in fungi. In conclusion, the document examines both the promises and concerns surrounding GMOs.

1. GENETICALLY MODIFIED
ORGANISMS
By Praveen Prachidamrong No.8
RatchanonTaepaisitpong No.9
Preraphan Srirojanapinyo No.
Narin Kittiwattanakul No.21

2. GMO
 Synthetic biology is the design of biological
systems that aren’t possible naturally. Here
we are studying GMO, one of the most well-
known synthetic biology.
 GMO (Genetically Modified Organisms) are
organisms, such as plants, animals, bacteria,
microorganisms, that are being modified by
processes of Genetic Engineering.
 Genetic Engineering is done by placing genes
from one organisms into another organisms.

3. History
 1900: Gregor Mendel – Improved plant
species by his genetic theory.
 1953: JamesWatson and Francis discovered
of double helix DNA structure. Scientists
were able to modify the DNA easily.
 1982: First genetically engineered human
insulin by bacteria.
 1992: FDA declares that GMO are not
inherently dangerous.

4. GMO in the future
 In the future, GMO could make animals (pigs,
cow, chicken) produce more meat. It could
also make fruits stale slower without using
radioactive radium. Currently, GMO foods
may be dangerous, but in the future, GMO
foods can provide your body substances that
help immune systems to improve immune
systems.

5.  GMOs are used in biological and medical
research, production of drugs, medicine, and
agriculture.
 Examples
 Making fruits bigger, fresher, tastier, which
makes it cheaper to buy.
 Penicillin is produced by fungi, though it’s not
changing genes.

6. NEWS about GMO
 “Concern about the dangers involved in the growing and harvesting
Genetically ModifiedOrganisms (GMOs) has been increasing. Many
farmers have adopted the use of these crops due to an increase in yields
over the first few years, but scientists and activists are worried that the
business side of the GMO issue is overshadowing the dangers to public
health that can be caused by their manufacture.
 Some of the more common GMOs have been modified to be resistant to
Roundup, a weed killer and pesticide.These genetically modified
organisms were created so that the pesticide could be applied to crops
without killing the plant as well, which allows farmers to produce yields
that are both larger and more visually appealing. Researchers have
recently discovered that large amounts of glyphosate, the active
chemical in Roundup, have been found in the produce that is found on
store shelves. Soybeans that have been treated with the chemical are
also used as animal feed for turkeys, cows, chickens, and pigs.”

7. Source
 http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/fe
atures/gmos_india/history.html