Genes modification

• GM is a special set of technologies that alter the genetic makeup of such living organisms as animals, plants, or bacteria.
• It’s possible to transfer genes from one species to another.This is because all genes, no matter where they come from, are made of the same material - DNA.
Development of GM
• In the late 1970s, investment flooded into the fledgling biotechnology industry, driven by the promise of big profits and by a genuine sense of excitement and adventure about this virgin technology.
• In 1981, Monsanto, a chemical company best known for its 'Round Up' brand of herbicide, started its own biotech unit.
• A few years later, separate teams simultaneously created the first genetically modified plants – a petunia and a tobacco plant.
• The first commercially available GM food appeared on the market in 1994.
Action against GM
• Greenpeace calls genetically modified (GM) food "biological pollution."
• The battle has been especially intense in Europe, where GM crops have been banned since April 1998.
• Surveys consistently find that 97% of European consumers want clear labeling of all genetically engineered foods and 80% do not want genetically engineered foods at all.
Anti-biotech sentiment prevails in other parts of the world: Brasilia, Japan.
• Anti-biotech sentiment prevails in other parts of the world: Brasilia, Japan.
• Eco-vandals throughout the world are stepping up their campaign to destroy genetically modified crops.
Health and GM
• Scientists have found no evidence that GM food affects human health.
• Nevertheless, the possibility remains that genetic modification could have unforeseen and undesirable effects in the future.
• GM foods might cause nutritional deficiencies.
• GM food might cause allergy.
• Antibiotic resistance genes have been used in the process of making GM organisms.
GM and global problems
• GM might be the answer to the world hunger.
• GM food might contain vaccine for the diseases such as cholera.
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