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GMO crops can potentially have undesired gene flow through cross pollination, which concerns organic farmers. While the FDA claims there are no known health effects of GMOs on humans, there are concerns about potential allergies, unknown diseases, and gene transfer. More testing is needed on GMO foods before widespread human consumption, as current testing methods are insufficient and GM foods could potentially lead to antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
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This document summarizes the potential positive and negative health impacts of genetically modified foods. Positively, GM foods can improve agricultural performance and yields while increasing nutritional content and shelf life. However, there are also risks like allergenicity if new proteins cause allergic reactions. There are also concerns about gene transfer if DNA fragments from GM foods are absorbed in the human body, as well as risks of increased anti-nutrients levels and antibiotic resistance. More research is still needed to fully understand both the risks and benefits of genetically modified foods.PPT - PAPER 3041.pptx
PPT - PAPER 3041.pptxmanjunath661295
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This document summarizes the potential positive and negative health impacts of genetically modified foods. Positively, GM foods can improve agricultural performance and yields, increase shelf life and nutritional content of foods. However, there are also risks like allergenicity if genes from allergenic foods are used, and concerns about horizontal gene transfer of DNA fragments from GM foods to gut bacteria or cells. Outcrossing of GM genes to conventional or wild crops is another issue. While some studies link GM foods to cancer or antibiotic resistance, more research is still needed to make conclusions about health and safety. The environmental impacts on non-target organisms also require further investigation.Genetically modified organisms
Genetically modified organismsjeffrey
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Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are organisms whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering. This involves combining DNA from different sources to create novel genes. There are benefits like increased resistance to pests and disease, allowing for less pesticide use. However, there are also risks like unintended environmental impacts if a GMO harms other organisms. While GMOs could increase crop yields and farmer profits, there are ethical concerns about genetic engineering and potential human health risks if new allergens are introduced. More research is needed to fully understand both the risks and benefits of GMOs.Ad
Presentation dave saludar
- 1. Mark Daven SaludarAb English Language IIGMO CropsTo Grow or Not to Grow?
- 2. Organization of Todays PresentationGMO CropsPublic attitudes towards GMOEconomic Transgenic of corn adaptionCrop Segregation
- 3. Whatis GMOis an organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniquesgenerally known as recombinant DNA technology, use DNA molecules from different sources, which are combined into one molecule to create a new set of genes
- 4. Undesired Gene FlowCross PollinationOrganic Farmer Concern
- 5. Health EffectAllergenicityUnknown disease or Future health ConsequencesGene Transfer
- 6. ConclusionFDA does not recognize any health effects upon humans It serve us another supply of our needs and our wants.The solution to conserve our natural resources
- 7. Additonal knowledgeAllergies are a major concern with Gm foods Especially when the ingredients are not labeled in the packaged food.There are no reliable ways to test GM foods for AllergiesWe need moreand better testing before making GM foods available for human consumption.
- 8. GM foods may cause bacteria to become resistant in antibioticsCurrent testing methods need more radical improvements.
- 9. QuestionsWhy does GM product affect the health of consumers if it was tested by the FDA?Genetically Modified Foods:Are they a Risk to Human/Animal Health?