Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are organisms that have had their DNA altered through genetic engineering to exhibit traits not found in nature. Some key points about GMOs include: examples of early GMOs include disease-resistant corn and "Enviropigs" that excrete less waste; while GMOs could help end world hunger and malnutrition, there are also concerns about their environmental and health impacts, including potential allergic reactions and unwanted gene transfer.

1. By Grant Garhofer Genetically Modified Organisms

2. The Simplest defintion of gene modification is the deletion or insertion of foreign genes into host organisms to give the host added attributes. What exactly is Gene modding?

3. Genetic engineering was actually started in 1973 when scientists altered a bacteria strain of E. Coli and created Insulin! Since then gene modification has exploded and is its own market sector When Was it started?

4. A few of the organisms that are in our everyday life might surprise you that they have may have been genetically altered Frost and disease resistant corn was a major break through “Enviropigs” that excrete 30-40% less then normal pigs, reducing the environmental impact What are some examples?

5. In the United States there are no regulations in place when it comes to labeling, where it can be done, how much can be done A few large companies control the production of GM food, causing some to be concerned with corruption, massive companies controlling a nations food supply can be deadly Politics

6. Many protesters of GM organisms argue that it is not humanity's right to change the genetic makeup of animals that have evolved through nature Some say this is changing God’s creations to meet human goals, and could result in unforeseen risks Spiritual Controversy

7. There are 3 prevailing arguments against GM manufacturing 1. Environmental Impact 2.Allerginic Properties 3. Unwanted Gene transfer to humans Concerns

8. GM foods, may “infect” plants and insects around their farm growing area This could cause extinction of certain plants This could also create new “hybrid” animals that may be resistant to age old pathogens thus creating new unknown ones Environmental Impact

9. Inserting genes from organisms such as a peanut, into another plant like, corn if someone consumed that piece of corn and was allergic to peanuts they could have a reaction Allergic reactions

10. This is extremely rare and has not been reported yet, but the risk is there A GM food product is consumed by a human, and one of the genes is transferred into the human body and processed down the gastrointestinal tract, this could cause disease, infection, and relative unknown side effects Unwanted Genes

11. Despite the protests and several possible negative outcomes the majority of the populace is positive about GM and what it can do for us These are a few of the things that may be done to benefit mankind in the future Optimism

12. It could be possible to: End World Hunger Eliminate Malnutrition across the globe Never have a bad growing season Food Supply

13. With such a large amount of food, prices would decrease Developing nations could support an exploding population with little maintenance cost American companies could establish ties with nations around the world and continue making break throughs Economics

14. You have to weigh the positives and negatives and make your own decision This is extremely cutting edge and brand new technology, meaning there is no long term study to analyze possible side effects or impacts Human error, we all know that our species screws up time to time, could a screw up in Gene manipulation change the world? The Unknown