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Essay / Genetically Modified Organisms Changing Our Climate , yeasts, bacteria and mammals. These organisms were designed with increased carbon capacity and a lower need for nitrogen fertilizer. These organisms are made up of the DNA of bacteria and the DNA of other plants and animals. So genetically diverse, these various combinations cannot occur naturally in nature. All GMOs are created to defy any herbicide or insecticide they come into contact with. GMOs are the origin of the genetically modified foods we see every day.Creation of GMOsHow to genetically modify an organism? Genetically modified organisms are created in different ways. First, scientists identify the gene or genetic material that might solve the problem and study the genetic makeup of the plant or animal. Second, copy the needed trait from a “donor” organism and implant it into the plant DNA of the animals that need it. Finally, plant the seed or breed the animal to see if it worked. Some scientists start the process by genetically modifying bacteria. This “gene shuffling” and other modifications to bacteria are then transferred to target organisms such as plants, fish, mammals and yeast. These modifications require the work of thousands of scientists who run different laboratories. Genetic modifications have been occurring for over forty years. GMOs and climate change Although considered faster and less expensive, this approach to providing other alternative resources to food is slowly but significantly drying out our plants and compromising human health. Due to the increasing number of papers, modified organisms can not only infiltrate our ecosystem and threaten natural processes, but they can also pose health risks to living things in various areas. In conclusion, it is important to be aware of the advantages and limitations of genetically modified organisms. The real question is: do you want them in your life?Bibliographyhttp://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/03/05/gmo-affects-climate-change.aspxhttp://www.nature . com/scitable/topicpage/geneically-modified-organisms-gmos-transgenic-crops-and-732http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geneically_modified_organismhttp://www.nongmoproject.org/learn-more/http:// www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/03/120329171607.htmhttp://www.aibs.org/bioscience-editorials/editorial_2011_09.htmlhttp://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/03/ 05/gmo-affectes-climate-change.aspx
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