Genetically-Engineered Crops

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• pro/cons concerning the development and usage of genetically modified organisms

  There are also many potential benefits to using genetically modified crops. Crops which produce pesticides, like the Bt toxin, don't require further spraying of expensive chemical pesticides.

• Genetically modified organisms (GMO)

  There will be an imbalance of crops in the environment and the genetically modified crops may eventually hurt the normal crops.

• Government Restriction of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)

  While limited studies on genetically engineered crops have identified certain potential benefits such as reduced environmental impacts from pesticides, soil conservation, increased yield, and remediation of pollutedsoils and waters, scientists have also

• Monopoly on Genetically Altered Plants and Seeds

  The main argument in favor of allowing companies establish a monopoly on the genetically engineered plants they produce is so that they can recoup some of the costs associated with the development of these engineered plants.

• Debate - Pesticides and Genetically Modified Foods

  "Impacts of genetically engineered crops on pesticide use in the U.S. - the first sixteen years" by Charles M. Benbrook Published in Environmental Sciences Europe, Vol. 24:24 doi:10.1186/2190-4715-24-24, 28 September 2012.

• Discuss medical and commercial use of gene transfer and gene modification.

  In the past, human insulin for diabetics was obtained by genetically-engineered bacteria from pigs.

• Food Production and environmental impact

  However, there are many concerns about our food source, including genetically modified crops, the use of more chemicals, and climate change just name a few.

• Pros and Cons About Genertically Engineered Food

  255377 Genetically engineered food Is your food genetically engineered? How can you tell? Is it safe? Is it better? If references are available please provide! There is far more genetically engineered food on the market today than people realize.

• Bacterial genetics & its application to genetic engineering

  Knowing how the genes of specific bacteria transfer information that causes a disease in an animal or plant can lead to genetically engineered (GE) animals with new traits for disease resistance or in crops like GE corn, soy and cotton; especially in