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Are there health concerns to people with the use of GMOs true or false?
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∙ 9y ago
There are definitely concerns; how valid these concerns are is a matter of some debate.
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Why the cultivation and breeding of GMOs are opposed by organizations?
It is opposed by some organizations and individuals because they are not convinced that the safety of the crops to the environment or human health has been proven, the regulatory process in the U.S. appears to have been influenced by those who develop and profit from the technology, etc.
How can GMOs affect allergies in people or animals?
GMOs (genetically modified food) may create allergies.
Do scientists know the long lasting effects of GMOs?
No one knows the long lasting effects of GMOs, though some say people have been eating them since 1996 and that is evidence that there are no long lasting negative effects of GMOs. Since long term studies on rats that showed serious effects of GMO consumption have been discredited, and GMO foods are not labeled, it is hard to determine what the long lasting effects of GMOs are. There is evidence, though it is not accepted as valid by some, that people who are put on a non GMO diet have improved health.
What are some concerns of using GMOs?
GMOs are not caused, but produced. GMO is the abbreviation for Genetically Modified Organism. Basically, the process of genetic engineering removes a section of DNA from one organism, often a bacteria or virus, and inserts it into another organism, often a crop like corn or soybeans. The majority of genetically modified crops have been modified to withstand direct spraying of synthetic weed killers, or to produce a substance within the plant itself that kills insects when insects feed on the plant. The use of this technology is controversial, but to answer your question directly, many would say the "cause" is economical for the producers of the GMOs, since when they modify a crop genetically, the modified plants are considered unique organisms that can be (and are) patentable.
Do the Consumer Protection Laws protect consumers from being forced to accept GMOs?
No, they do not. There are no laws that protect consumers if they do not want to eat GMOs. The consumers' only choice if they wish to avoid eating GMOs is to stop eating lots of foods that may contain GMOs.
Why the cultivation and breeding of GMOs are opposed by organizations?
It is opposed by some organizations and individuals because they are not convinced that the safety of the crops to the environment or human health has been proven, the regulatory process in the U.S. appears to have been influenced by those who develop and profit from the technology, etc.
How can GMOs affect allergies in people or animals?
GMOs (genetically modified food) may create allergies.
What is the group of people that hate GMOs called?
People don't hate GMOs. Those who oppose GMOs being used commercially at this point in their development are called anti-GMOers and fearmongers, among other names.
How many mentally disabled people have suffered from GMO?
As far as is known, GMOs do not cause mental disabilities, though they are thought to affect health in other ways.
Do scientists know the long lasting effects of GMOs?
No one knows the long lasting effects of GMOs, though some say people have been eating them since 1996 and that is evidence that there are no long lasting negative effects of GMOs. Since long term studies on rats that showed serious effects of GMO consumption have been discredited, and GMO foods are not labeled, it is hard to determine what the long lasting effects of GMOs are. There is evidence, though it is not accepted as valid by some, that people who are put on a non GMO diet have improved health.
What is the major concerns of science?
Science deals with a number of problems on a daily basis. Solutions to animal extinction, global warming, GMOs and other things are what scientists struggle to deal with.
Are gmos easier to grow than regular food?
There is no known information that indicates GMOs are easier to grown than non-GMOs.
What are the real or potential hazards of Genetically Modified Organisms?
Ultimately, death. While much is still unknown about GMOs, emerging evidence is plainly indicating health issues related to ingesting GMOs; the list of countries that have banned them is quickly approaching 100.
How GMOs improve food production?
There is no evidence that GMOs have improved food production.
What are the disadvantages of non-organic food?
Non-organic foods often contain additives, GMOs, preservatives, etc. which may not be good for health.
What are some concerns of using GMOs?
GMOs are not caused, but produced. GMO is the abbreviation for Genetically Modified Organism. Basically, the process of genetic engineering removes a section of DNA from one organism, often a bacteria or virus, and inserts it into another organism, often a crop like corn or soybeans. The majority of genetically modified crops have been modified to withstand direct spraying of synthetic weed killers, or to produce a substance within the plant itself that kills insects when insects feed on the plant. The use of this technology is controversial, but to answer your question directly, many would say the "cause" is economical for the producers of the GMOs, since when they modify a crop genetically, the modified plants are considered unique organisms that can be (and are) patentable.
Do the Consumer Protection Laws protect consumers from being forced to accept GMOs?
No, they do not. There are no laws that protect consumers if they do not want to eat GMOs. The consumers' only choice if they wish to avoid eating GMOs is to stop eating lots of foods that may contain GMOs.
