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Research Question: Are genetically modified organisms harmful to humans and the
environment?
I. Introduction
A. Background
B. Genetic engineering
A. Allergies
B. Harm to animals
VI. Conclusion
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Research Timeline
Date Completed
peer review
Proposal
Topic: Are genetically modified organisms harmful to humans and the environment?
It is hard to think about a time when genetically modified organisms were not firmly
surrounded in the majority of foods. Before technology was such an apparent factor in all
aspects of life, farmers were able to use knowledge from previous generations to harvest
livestock to form different and genuine traits of the crops. Today, the desirable traits that
all livestock once had, is now altered with genetic material that pollutes food with
chemicals that could potentially be harmful for human consumption and to the
environment. GMOs have many unknown risks that the public is blind to but by
addressing these health concerns through extensive research, a step is taken in the right
direction towards a better understanding regarding GMOs. Research has been conducted
to test the comparison of genetically modified foods and traditional foods to see the affect
on human health, which can be influenced by many factors such as, allergic responses,
obesity and other health concerns will provide clarity and a better understanding of both
the good and bad aspects of GMOs. Developing a thorough and complete understanding
of previous research done on GMOs, health and environmental affects, and the future
to provide answers for the unknown risks of GMOs. Common arguments regarding this
topic are the failure to prove that there are health risks directly associated GMOs, fertility,
pregnancy, and offspring are not affected, and that organ health and functions are also
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unaffected. These examples are just a few of the endless arguments regarding GMOs that
References
Norris, M. (2015). Will GMOs hurt my body? The Publics concern and how
http://sitn.hms.harvard.edu/flash/2015/will-gmos-hurt-my-body/