Genetically Modified Foods: Harmful or Helpful? - 9 views

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  #1 Meg Butcher on 11 Feb 11

   

  A little background as to what Genetically Modified Food is as well as some risks and benefits.
  
  http://www.csa.com/discoveryguides/gmfood/overview.php

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A little background as to what Genetically Modified Food is as well as some risks and benefits. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.csa.com/discoveryguides/gmfood/overview.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.csa.com/discoveryguides/gmfood/overview.php</a></div>

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  #2 Breanne Lamont on 16 Feb 11

   

  It's a good article but another point was brought to my attention by a former biology teacher about GMO's that isn't listed here. The idea that some GMO's can actually still retain some of the other genes from the organisms are mixed with can affect people with a food allergies. For example a tomato that is genetically modified with the genes of a nut potentially (and I think actually have) triggered allergic reactions in people who are allergic to nuts.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">It's a good article but another point was brought to my attention by a former biology teacher about GMO's that isn't listed here. The idea that some GMO's can actually still retain some of the other genes from the organisms are mixed with can affect people with a food allergies. For example a tomato that is genetically modified with the genes of a nut potentially (and I think actually have) triggered allergic reactions in people who are allergic to nuts.</div>

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  #3 Kaisa mann on 16 Feb 11

   

  "Medicines and vaccines often are costly to produce and sometimes require special storage conditions not readily available in third world countries. Researchers are working to develop edible vaccines in tomatoes and potatoes16, 17. These vaccines will be much easier to ship, store and administer than traditional injectable vaccines."
  
  would the benefits of this outweigh the risk of allergies/pesticides and all the other dangers of GMOs? what if someone was allergic to a certain vaccine?

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Medicines and vaccines often are costly to produce and sometimes require special storage conditions not readily available in third world countries. Researchers are working to develop edible vaccines in tomatoes and potatoes16, 17. These vaccines will be much easier to ship, store and administer than traditional injectable vaccines." <br /> <br /> would the benefits of this outweigh the risk of allergies/pesticides and all the other dangers of GMOs? what if someone was allergic to a certain vaccine?</div>

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  #4 Matt Foster on 17 Feb 11

   

  The fact that GMO's, foods as well as vaccines, are modified with so many different genes that the consumer may have no idea about is just a huge health risk; but at the same time there are so many pros with using GMO's that i am very curious to see if the benefits of GMO's really do outweigh the dangers that some people face regarding allergies.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The fact that GMO's, foods as well as vaccines, are modified with so many different genes that the consumer may have no idea about is just a huge health risk; but at the same time there are so many pros with using GMO's that i am very curious to see if the benefits of GMO's really do outweigh the dangers that some people face regarding allergies.</div>

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  #5 Mike LaCrosse on 18 Feb 11

   

  Knowing that the earth's human population is approaching or maybe has already exceeded its limit as far as available resources go, its good to see that this worldly issue is being addressed by GMOs. Good to see that there are some positive outcomes that weigh heavy on the future of the world.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Knowing that the earth's human population is approaching or maybe has already exceeded its limit as far as available resources go, its good to see that this worldly issue is being addressed by GMOs. Good to see that there are some positive outcomes that weigh heavy on the future of the world.</div>

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  #6 Meg Butcher on 28 Feb 11

   

  I agree, I think what's most important is to weigh out the costs and benefits. It's obvious that many of the uses of genetic engineering are helpful for agriculture and so forth, but we need to educate ourselves on wether these food producers are doing this mainly for economic benefit, or with intentions that can have a positive effect on the greater good. It's all about knowing where your products come from, and what they contain.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I agree, I think what's most important is to weigh out the costs and benefits. It's obvious that many of the uses of genetic engineering are helpful for agriculture and so forth, but we need to educate ourselves on wether these food producers are doing this mainly for economic benefit, or with intentions that can have a positive effect on the greater good. It's all about knowing where your products come from, and what they contain.</div>

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