what are risks of gmos?
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['Toxicity. Genetically engineered foods are inherently unstable. ... ', 'Allergic Reactions. ... ', 'Antibiotic Resistance. ... ', 'Immuno-suppression. ... ', 'Cancer. ... ', 'Loss of Nutrition.']
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On the other hand, transgenic crops could also pose significant risks for the environment. Two major potential problems for the environment include the creation of new weeds and harmful effects on non-target species.
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Issues of concern include: the capability of the GMO to escape and potentially introduce the engineered genes into wild populations; the persistence of the gene after the GMO has been harvested; the susceptibility of non-target organisms (e.g. insects which are not pests) to the gene product; the stability of the gene; ...
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The prevalence of GMOs in major field crops threatens the genetic diversity of our food supply. Genetic diversity helps individual species adjust to new conditions, diseases and pests, and can aid ecosystems in adapting to a changing environment or severe conditions like drought or floods.
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Four general categories of ethical and social issues in genetic research studies are considered, including privacy, access and ownership of genetic information and materials, psychosocial risks of participating in genetic research studies, and potential group-related harms.
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['Acute toxicity.', 'Skin corrosion/irritation.', 'Serious eye damage/eye irritation.', 'Respiratory or skin sensitization.', 'Germ cell mutagenicity.', 'Carcinogenicity.', 'Reproductive toxicity.', 'Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure.']
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Various ethical issues associated with HGT from GMOs have been raised including perceived threats to the integrity and intrinsic value of the organisms involved, to the concept of natural order and integrity of species, and to the integrity of the ecosystems in which the genetically modified organism occurs [24].
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The use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is prohibited in organic products. This means an organic farmer can't plant GMO seeds, an organic cow can't eat GMO alfalfa or corn, and an organic soup producer can't use any GMO ingredients.
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['Health Risks: Potential health risks of genetically improved organisms relate to assessing and minimizing the risk of food allergens in genetically improved food. ... ', 'Environmental Risks: ... ', 'Risks to Biodiversity: ... ', 'Socioeconomic Risks:']
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Most commonly found in crops such as soybeans, corn and canola, GMOs are designed to provide a higher nutritional value to food, as well as protect crops against pests. Organic foods, on the other hand, do not contain any pesticides, fertilizers, solvents or additives.
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Biotechnology: Ethical Issues. ... Ethical issues that arise from modern biotechnologies include the availability and use of privileged information, potential for ecological harm, access to new drugs and treatments, and the idea of interfering with nature. Applications include agriculture and health care.
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Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are living organisms whose genetic material has been artificially manipulated in a laboratory through genetic engineering. This creates combinations of plant, animal, bacteria, and virus genes that do not occur in nature or through traditional crossbreeding methods.
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It is known that the main concerns about adverse effects of GM foods on health are the transfer of antibiotic resistance, toxicity and allergenicity. There are two issues from an allergic standpoint.
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The use of genetic engineering, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs), is prohibited in organic products. This means an organic farmer can't plant GMO seeds, an organic cow can't eat GMO alfalfa or corn, and an organic soup producer can't use any GMO ingredients.
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['Benefits. Improved crop plants; Reduced pesticide use due to pest resistance; ... ', 'Risks to human health. Antibiotic resistance genes may be transferred to bacteria in the gut; Harmful products of GMOs (e.g. toxins, allergens); ... ', 'Risks to environment. Transfer of genes to non-GM plants;']
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Genetically modified crops. Genetically modified crops (GM crops) are plants used in agriculture, the DNA of which has been modified using genetic engineering methods. ... Examples in non-food crops include production of pharmaceutical agents, biofuels, and other industrially useful goods, as well as for bioremediation.
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Scientists developing GMOs run tests to make sure allergens aren't transferred from one food to another. Research shows that GMO foods are no more likely to cause allergies than non-GMOs. GMO crops are not changed in ways that would increase the risk of cancer for the humans or animals that eat them.