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Planning Document First Rough Draft
SCI-200: Applied Natural Sciences
November 21, 2022
Planning Document First Rough Draft
My issue:
I am passionate about science and the field of biology, which is related to the concept of healing with natural and organic products. This field is about the issue of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and the health risks GMOs cause to the human body.
Despite the various arguments that have been presented regarding the safety of genetically modified food, the debate over this issue remains. One should remember that most GM food will eventually reach the consumer through the food chain. Therefore, many issues still need to be discussed, such as the possible hazards of consuming genetically modified food.
Some of the possible hazards of consuming genetically modified food include the potential for insertional and pleiotropic effects, the increase of anti-nutrients, the transfer of genes that are resistant to antibiotics to bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract, and the transfer of these genes to humans. In addition, using viral DNA in plants could cause health problems.
This issue is significant because as the world evolves and healthy and organic food sources decrease, we must understand the effects of GMOs on the human body. It is also significant to me as a holistic herbal store owner that provides alternative healing methods using organic plants, roots, and seeds. I must understand the harmful effects of GMOs on the human body so that I can advise clients.
My question:
What are the effects of consuming genetically modified foods on the female’s reproductive system?
My science resources:
1. Health Risks of Genetically Modified Foods.
This source has an overview of the health risks associated with genetically modified (GM) food. It came from various institutions that have extensive expertise in agriculture and forensic medicine. This review gives a comprehensive analysis of the risks that genetically modified food poses. Although my source is different, this one provides a more accurate and thorough overview of the issue. While my other source specks to a particular health risk that may be caused by a specific GM’s food.
2. Three-generation reproduction toxicity study of genetically modified rice with insect resistant genes
I decided to investigate this source to see if there are any studies being conducted on the effects of genetically modified food on the female reproductive system. In my previous research, I discovered that there has been little evidence supporting the link between the consumption of genetically modified food and health risks. This source came from a reputable journal, and it is relevant to my question since it talks about a specific type of GM food that could potentially cause reproductive issues. My other source was not able to find any evidence supporting the link between the consumption of genetically modified food and health risks to the reproductive system.
3. New feeds from genetically modified plants: substantial equivalence, nutritional equivalence, digestibility, and safety for animals and the food chain
This source is used to analyze the essential nutrients and toxicants that affect a plant’s performance compared with its conventional counterpart, and this is the primary source of data that helps establish substantial equivalence. Although laboratory-based studies are commonly used to analyze the products of introduced genes, they rarely feed the transformed plants. Although the current legislation does not require the use of certain products in farm animals, many new ones have been thoroughly tested with them to measure their effects on animal health and performance. This source is reputable since an established journal published it. My question is relevant to the topic as it discusses genetically modified plants, which are different from my previous source. It also provides valuable information about their safety and nutritional equivalence.
My audience and message:
In this presentation, I will discuss the various health risks associated with genetically modified organisms (GMOS). My audience is mainly composed of the general public, who have a personal stake in healthy lifestyles. It is important that my presentation is easy to understand and accessible to non-expert audiences. For instance, the research methods may not be important to go into detail, then it will be more beneficial to educate the public about the harmful effects of GMOs. It may also be more effective to articulate the percentage of health issues caused by GMO’s over the years and how this may affect my audience daily lives.
Identify principles:
There is no evidence that genetically modified (GM) plants can cause fertility issues in humans and animals. Although their by-products are used in toxicological studies, animals are not fed the entire transformed plant. The hazards of consuming genetically modified food products are known to be severe for populations and animals that are exposed to them. These include the potential for insertional and pleiotropic effects, human health issues, the use of viral DNA in plants, allergic reactions, and the transfer of genes that are resistant to antibiotics to bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract.
Explain principles:
The reproductive capacities of P0-P2 parents who were fed with GM rice during their mating and gestation periods were unaffected. These results support the idea that the presence of genetically modified food in the environment does not affect the development of their offspring. In addition, the number of pups born, and the survival rate of these offspring were also not affected by the environment. (Hu, Y., Zhuo, Q., Gong, Z., Piao, J., & Yang, X. (2017).)
References
Aumaitre, A., Aulrich, K., Chesson, A., Flachowsky, G., & Piva, G. (2002). New feeds from genetically modified plants: substantial equivalence, nutritional equivalence, digestibility, and safety for animals and the food chain. Livestock Production Science, 74(3), 223–238. https://doi-org.ezproxy.snhu.edu/10.1016/S0301-6226(02)00016-7
Dona, A., & Arvanitoyannis, I. S. (2009). Health risks of genetically modified foods. Critical Reviews in Food Science & Nutrition, 49(2), 164–175.
Hu, Y., Zhuo, Q., Gong, Z., Piao, J., & Yang, X. (2017). Three-generation reproduction toxicity study of genetically modified rice with insect resistant genes. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 99, 190–198. https://doi-org.ezproxy.snhu.edu/10.1016/j.fct.2016.11.025