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    Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are organisms whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques in a way that does not occur naturally. Creating a GMO is a multi-step process that involves isolating the desired gene and inserting it into the host organism. While some are concerned about potential negative health effects and changes in nutrition from GMOs, large-scale studies and experiments have not found clear evidence to support these concerns. Knowledge is the best predictor of attitudes toward GMOs, and greater access to information may help people make more informed decisions.

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    Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are organisms whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques in a way that does not occur naturally. Creating a GMO is a multi-step process that involves isolating the desired gene and inserting it into the host organism. While some are concerned about potential negative health effects and changes in nutrition from GMOs, large-scale studies and experiments have not found clear evidence to support these concerns. Knowledge is the best predictor of attitudes toward GMOs, and greater access to information may help people make more informed decisions.

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    Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are organisms whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques in a way that does not occur naturally. Creating a GMO is a multi-step process that involves isolating the desired gene and inserting it into the host organism. While some are concerned about potential negative health effects and changes in nutrition from GMOs, large-scale studies and experiments have not found clear evidence to support these concerns. Knowledge is the best predictor of attitudes toward GMOs, and greater access to information may help people make more informed decisions.

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    Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are organisms whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques in a way that does not occur naturally. Creating a GMO is a multi-step process that involves isolating the desired gene and inserting it into the host organism. While some are concerned about potential negative health effects and changes in nutrition from GMOs, large-scale studies and experiments have not found clear evidence to support these concerns. Knowledge is the best predictor of attitudes toward GMOs, and greater access to information may help people make more informed decisions.

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    ARE GMO

    GENETICALLY
    MODIFIED ORGANISM
    is any organism
    whose genetic material has been
    altered using genetic engineering
    techniques. The exact definition of a
    genetically modified organism and
    what constitutes genetic
    engineering varies, with the most
    common being an organism altered
    in a way that "does not occur
    naturally by mating and/or
    natural recombination"
    NATURALISTIC
    FALLACY
    The naturalistic fallacy should
    not be confused with the appeal
    to nature fallacy, which is
    exemplified by forms of
    reasoning such as "Something
    is natural; therefore, it is morally
    acceptable" or "This property is
    unnatural; therefore, this
    property is undesirable."
    WHAT ARE THEY DOING
    TO OUR FOOD?
    Creating a genetically modified organism
    is a multi-step process. Genetic engineers
    must isolate the gene they wish to insert
    into the host organism and combine it with
    other genetic elements.

    Genes have been transferred within the


    same species, across species (creating
    transgenic organisms) and even
    across kingdoms. New genes can be
    introduced, or endogenous genes can be
    enhanced, altered or knocked out.
    FOR OR AGAINST?
    Among commonly expressed concerns — none of which have
    been clearly demonstrated — are unwanted changes in
    nutritional content, the creation of allergens and toxic effects
    on bodily organs. According to an interview in Scientific
    American with Robert Goldberg, a plant molecular biologist at
    the University of California, Los Angeles, such fears have not
    yet been quelled despite “hundreds of millions of genetic
    experiments involving every type of organism on earth and
    people eating billions of meals without a problem.”
    FOR OR AGAINST?
    Manufacturers use genetic modification to give foods desirable traits. For
    example, they have designed two new varieties of apple that turn less
    brown when cut or bruised.

    The reasoning usually involves making crops more resistant to diseases


    as they grow. Manufacturers also engineer produce to be more nutritious
    or tolerant of herbicides.

    Genetically modification can also increase nutritional value or enhance


    flavor.

    All of these factors contribute to lower costs for the consumer. They can
    also ensure that more people have access to quality food.
    Knowledge is the best predictor of one's attitudes about GM
    foods. Some research has even shown that those who think they
    know the most about GM foods actually know less and have the most
    negative beliefs. This means that people who dislike GM foods do so
    because they don't know what GM foods are and how they are
    created.

    More importantly, though, scientific advancements are necessary for


    our survival. Advances such as creating better crops, developing new
    vaccines, understanding why our climate is changing and coming up
    with ways to combat it rely on cutting-edge science. By simply giving
    people more information in an accessible way, we are giving them
    the tools to make better decisions—the decisions that will ultimately
    decide our future.

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