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The gmo (genetically modified organism)

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Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) refer to plants and animals that have been genetically altered in non-natural ways, usually to incorporate genes from another organism. This is commonly done through genetic engineering to achieve traits like increased shelf life, disease resistance, or novel colors or flavors. GMOs are a topical issue due to a 2012 study finding tumors in rats fed GM corn and concerns about potential health impacts, environmental effects, and economic problems. The presentation aims to provide information to better understand GMOs and their impact.

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THE GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) by L.M
Definition Refersto plants and animals with an altered genetic make-up. GMOs are generally altered or manipulated by non- natural means in order to incorporate genes from another organism. Usually genetic engineering (GE) is done to achieve a trait not normally present in an organism, such as longer shelf life, disease resistance or different colors or flavors.
Why the subject GMO? A topical issue September 2012 : French scientists revealed that rats fed on GMO corn sold by American firm Monsanto, suffered tumors and other complications.
Why the subject GMO? And also an old controversy - Health diseases - An impact on the environment - Economic problems => To have an idea about what the GMO really are.
PUBLIC What Im going to present is information to help to better understand GMOs and their impact.
Q. and A.: Farming for an Uncertain Future Author : Kathryn Shattuck Date of publication : 09/27/2012 Quotation : "Nearly 40 years ago, while teaching environmental studies at California State University in Sacramento, Wes Jackson began reflecting that something about the countrys agricultural practices wasnt quite right. Soon that instinct grew into a powerful itch." Index Terms : Agriculture - Genetically Modified Organisms - Science - Interviews Found with : Google alert Web site : The New York Times URL : http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/27/q-and-a-farming-for-an-uncertain-future/ By L.M
TOOLS Google Alert : GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) RSS Feeds : http://biggreenboulder.com/tag/gmo/fe ed/ http://www.gmo- compass.org/rss/news.rdf

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The gmo (genetically modified organism)

  • 2. Definition Refersto plants and animals with an altered genetic make-up. GMOs are generally altered or manipulated by non- natural means in order to incorporate genes from another organism. Usually genetic engineering (GE) is done to achieve a trait not normally present in an organism, such as longer shelf life, disease resistance or different colors or flavors.
  • 3. Why the subject GMO? A topical issue September 2012 : French scientists revealed that rats fed on GMO corn sold by American firm Monsanto, suffered tumors and other complications.
  • 4. Why the subject GMO? And also an old controversy - Health diseases - An impact on the environment - Economic problems => To have an idea about what the GMO really are.
  • 5. PUBLIC What Im going to present is information to help to better understand GMOs and their impact.
  • 6. Q. and A.: Farming for an Uncertain Future Author : Kathryn Shattuck Date of publication : 09/27/2012 Quotation : "Nearly 40 years ago, while teaching environmental studies at California State University in Sacramento, Wes Jackson began reflecting that something about the countrys agricultural practices wasnt quite right. Soon that instinct grew into a powerful itch." Index Terms : Agriculture - Genetically Modified Organisms - Science - Interviews Found with : Google alert Web site : The New York Times URL : http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/27/q-and-a-farming-for-an-uncertain-future/ By L.M
  • 7. TOOLS Google Alert : GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) RSS Feeds : http://biggreenboulder.com/tag/gmo/fe ed/ http://www.gmo- compass.org/rss/news.rdf