Jurassic Park!

Do we have the right to interfere with nature?

Genetically modified food is something that may cause long term risk if scientists don’t know what they are doing but is it possible to know the risks of genetically modified foods in a constantly changing world.

I disagree with genetically modified foods because scientists are just trying to play god which means they are interfering with nature. Genetically modified food causes many concerns including environmental hazards, health risks and economic concerns. Some of the health risks could be that many people may be allergic to two genes that could be modified together which could cause serious illness or even death. Bringing genetically modified foods to the shops is a lengthy and costly process. If these plant crops cross-pollinate with each other, it could make a new plant which could be harmful to people and the environment. Then, if this happens a new gene would be introduced called the ‘suicide gene’ which would be put into the genetically modified food plant. This means that the plant would only grow for one season and their seeds wouldn’t germinate but then farmers would have to buy a fresh supply of seeds each year. However, farmers from the third world countries might not be able to afford new seeds each year and then that could put them out of business.

In conclusion, genetically modified foods aren’t really necessary because there is no reason to cause a risk to health and the environment if we can already manage without the modified foods.

By Alana!