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<h6>Are GMOs an Environmental Threat?</h6><hr><br> | <h6>Are GMOs an Environmental Threat?</h6><hr><br> | ||
<h7>1. Introduction:</h7> </br></br> | <h7>1. Introduction:</h7> </br></br> | ||
Approximately 80 percent of all biological applications used today with bacteria contain genetically engineered components. And that number is growing! But what do we REALLY know about the impact of genetic engineering on our lives and our environment? Here we present a number of difficult questions: What is genetic engineering and what are genetically modified organisms (GMOs)? Should we release these organisms to the environment? Are they safe? Are they natural? Are these bacteria the solution to the world’s biggest challenges or are they potentially harmful and will lead to myriad unanticipated side effects and risks? </br></br> | Approximately 80 percent of all biological applications used today with bacteria contain genetically engineered components. And that number is growing! But what do we REALLY know about the impact of genetic engineering on our lives and our environment? Here we present a number of difficult questions: What is genetic engineering and what are genetically modified organisms (GMOs)? Should we release these organisms to the environment? Are they safe? Are they natural? Are these bacteria the solution to the world’s biggest challenges or are they potentially harmful and will lead to myriad unanticipated side effects and risks? </br></br> | ||
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- | + | Genetic engineering uses the technology of copying pieces of genetic code from one organism to another by means of the techniques of the molecular biology laboratory. The technology involves the isolation, manipulation and reintroduction of DNA into cells to express a protein. The aim is to introduce new physical or physiological characteristics and attributes, and to alter the organism to enhance certain traits. Genetic engineering is sometimes described as modern biotechnology, genetic modification (GM), gene technology, genetic mutilation, and gene splicing, and all these terms mean the same thing – the reshuffling of genes. For example, genes can be transferred from viruses to bacteria or from humans to yeast. This results in a genetically modified organism (GMO). Genetic engineering could radically impact human lives, yet people oftentimes have no say in it. It is a highly contentious issue, with accredited scientists arguing for and against it. </br></br> | |
<h7>3. GMOs - Risks and Challenges:</h7></br></br> | <h7>3. GMOs - Risks and Challenges:</h7></br></br> | ||
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<a href= "http://www.debate.org/opinions/are-genetically-engineered-bacteria-an-environmental-threat" target=_blank>Click here</a> and tell us what you think.</br></br></br></br></br></br> | <a href= "http://www.debate.org/opinions/are-genetically-engineered-bacteria-an-environmental-threat" target=_blank>Click here</a> and tell us what you think.</br></br></br></br></br></br> | ||
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The Debate
We give you the facts, you decide!
Are GMOs an Environmental Threat?