Category: Genetics

Genetically Modified Organisms and Their Benefits These are plants and animals that are created by scientists through combining genes from other animals or plants. The combination of genes from different species creates a special species that does not occur naturally. Scientists believe that the use of GMOs as they are commonly referred to, is the…

Genetically Modified Organisms: Pros and Cons Genetically modified organisms are organisms that are created after combining DNA from a different species into an organism to come up with a transgenic organism (McDonagh 8). The controversy surrounding the development and consumption of GMOs has been ongoing for years now. The development of genetically engineered organisms brings…

Genetically-Modified Fruits, Pesticides, or Biocontrol? Citrus greening is a bacterial disease originating from China that was brought to the Americas in 2004 (Byrne et al. 506). Ever since, it has affected orange trees across South America, eventually reaching the southeastern shores of the USA. This disease influences the trees from the roots, slowing down metabolism,…

Genetically Modified Products: Positive and Negative Sides Many people do not appreciate genetically modified organisms (GMOs) due to the lack of depth in knowledge. When asking some individual about GMOs, he or she might speak most of the time about the food and its harm. However, it is not a reason to claim only the…

Genetic Modification of Organisms to Meet Human Needs Table of Contents Introduction Better Food Production Better Economics Counterarguments and Conclusion Introduction One of the greatest scientific breakthroughs of the 21st century has been the ability of humans to modify organisms to satisfy their needs. This advancement has had many impacts on human lives, both negative…

Genetically Modified Pineapples and Their Benefits Table of Contents Case Analysis Answering a Case Study Question Case Evaluation and Feedback References Case Analysis The case studies several important aspects of genetically-modified pineapple cultivation. The research is motivated by the fact that GMO technologies are becoming increasingly common in agriculture. The paper covers the existing benefits…

Defending Peoples Rights Through GMO Labels Every year, the market for goods proliferates worldwide, while more manufacturers of various products, especially food, appear. This wide variety of products naturally raises suspicions about their quality. Goods made in the home country are often perceived as more reliable because they have passed the necessary certification and are…

Genetically Modified Organisms in Aquaculture Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are increasingly being used in aquaculture. These organisms possess a unique genetic combination that makes them uniquely suited to their environment (Kennedy, 2020). As a result, these organisms are easier and cheaper to produce, contain more and desirable nutrients, and require fewer pesticides. In addition, GMOs…

Are Genetically Modified Organisms Really That Bad? Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are organisms whose genes were altered in laboratory conditions. The process of creating a GMO involves taking specific DNA sequences out of one organisms genome and then putting them into another, which can be either related to unrelated to the former. This is mainly…

Labeling of Genetically Modified Products Whether food made from genetically modified organisms should be labeled or not has been a debate for a long time now. The food industry has divided over the identifying and labeling issue. The food industry that produces natural products feels like the industry using GMO should strictly label their food…