GMOs and the General Public Concern
GMOs are one of the most controversial areas of science. Humans have been genetically modifying plants and animals for thousands of years for our own personal benefits. Biological entities that have had their genetic makeup altered through the practice of genetic engineering are known as genetically modified organisms. GMO use has gained a lot of popularity for a variety of reasons. Even though the medical application like GM insulin are widely the debate heats up when it comes to food and agriculture. SAFETY One of the common concerns about GMOs is their potential impact on human health. Some people fear that GMOs may cause allergic reactions, toxicity, organ damage, or gene transfer. For example, an anti-GMO group claimed that rats fed a diet containing a GMO potato had adverse effects on their organ systems. However, scientific studies have not found any evidence that GMOs cause harm to human health. In fact, many independent grou...