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GMO Assignment: Venomous Cabbage?

Introduction:

What is it?

recently scientists created a new GMO, consisting of scorpion poison and cabbage.

In order to achieve the product they “take the gene that programs poison in scorpions and looked for ways to combine it with cabbage."

Why?

In order to be able to use fewer pesticides, while still preventing caterpillars from damaging the crops.

How?

After genetically modifying...

When the pests/insects bite on to the cabbage the poison is produced. This poison will ultimately kill the insect, and not affect humans.

How far has the research developed?

This study has been going on as far as 10 years ago.

The researchers are currently still researching; however the idea has greatly evolved.

For instance, experiments started with spraying the pesticide consisting of scorpion venom onto the cabbage. Needless to say, the method of today; inserting the scorpion venom gene into the cabbage, is more efficient and safer.

Who is involved? and Where is this happening?

This product is a product of the United States, with many researchers involved. However like many new studies, it is discussed worldwide. This is particularly done in California, Georgia, Texas, and New York, where GMO companies are.

Risks vs. Benefits of GMO's:

Some issues:

Ethical issues and environmental issues:

Will it affect us?

  • Some people simply do not want to eat genetically modified foods cause it is unnatural and scary.
  • With a decrease in population of caterpillar, and other insects, there is bound to be a decrease in other populations of animals from higher above the food chain.

Some people are saying that because we do not know the actual effect on normal human cells that it is risky and not safe.

We do not know the actual effects that will occur because the venomous cabbage was tested on MCF-7 breast cancer cells.

Risks:

  • Due to previous FDA mistakes it is risky.
  • Certain allergens we don't know of.
  • Is it safe on for human cells?
  • Is it safe to consume?

Benefits:

  • Plants with better resistance
  • Easy vaccinations
  • Some places that have troubles with plant growth (plants can be genetically modified to be able to sustain life in severe conditions).
  • essential sustainable to feed the world.
  • Less use of herbicides and pesticides.

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Mrs. Kovacs

Theresa Lee

2014-05-12

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