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Is it harmful or helpful? Is it healthy or unhealthy?

Genetically modified food

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__**Article Citation : from group member**__ Title: Asia Seen As Next Focus of Agricultural Biotech Production Source: Washington File Author: Kathryn McConnell Publication Date: Feb. 16, 2007 Page Number: n.p. Database: SIRS Government Reporter Service: SIRS Knowledge Source <[|http://www.sirs.com]> [|http://sks.sirs.com/cgi-bin/hst-article-display?id=SINFOTECHH-0-753&artno=0000257546&type=] [|ART&shfilter=U&key=&res=y]&ren=Y&gov=Y&lnk=Y&ic=N

3.) 3 things discovered: A. The next decade of research in crops improved by biotechnology will include a major role for the rapidly increasing number of projects in Asia, according to the head of a leading agricultural research institute. B.The development of biotechnology will be a major development for all of agriculture. C. China, is the largest investor in Asia in biotech research. 2.) 2 things interesting: A. The outlook to 2015 points to continued growth in the global number of hectares planted with biotech crops--up to 200 million hectares in at least 40 countries. B. India is projected to invest $80 million in 2007 to develop a national network of research laboratories. 1.) 1 question: What Countries are against GM foods?
 * __Aritcle from group member__**

__**Article 1**__
 * Title:** [|Scientists Genetically Engineer Tomatoes with Enhanced Folate Content]
 * Source:** NSF News
 * Author:**
 * Publication Date:** March 5, 2007
 * Page Number:** n.p.
 * Database:** SIRS Government Reporter
 * Service:** SIRS Knowledge Source 

Scientists Genetically Engineer Tomatoes with Enhanced Folate Content: 3.)3 things discovered: A. Researchers now have used genetic engineering--manipulating an organism's genes--to make tomatoes with a full day's worth of the nutrient in a single serving. B. Leafy greens and beans aren't the only foods that pack a punch of folate, the vitamin essential for a healthy start to pregnancy. C. Folate deficiencies remain a problem in many underdeveloped countries. 2.)2 things interesting: A."This could potentially be beneficial worldwide," said Andrew Hanson. B. Deficiencies of the nutrient have been linked to birth defects, slow growth rates and other developmental problems in children, as well as numerous health issues in adults, such as anemia. 1.) 1 question: Will genetically moditfied vegetables affect the baby any way in the future?


 * __Article 2__**
 * Title:** [|Biotech Crops Celebrate 10th Birthday]
 * Source:** Kidsnewsroom
 * Publication Date:** July 8-15, 2005
 * Database:** SIRS Discoverer

Biotech Crops Celebrate 10th Birthday: 3.) 3 Things discovered: A. 75% of processsed foods at grocery stores have at least one ingredient resulting from a biotech. crop. B. Commercia; introduction, proponents of biotech. said the crops would boost productivity and help feed a growing world population. C. Biotechnology is provided a more economical and abundant food supply. 2.) 2 interesting things: A. I thought that the 10th birthday of GM foods was interesting B. We have been eating foods processed through biotech. for years. 1.) 1 question: In the ten years how many side effects have there been?


 * __Article 3__**
 * Title:** [|Biotechnology Offers Better Foods]
 * Author:** Althea Zanecosky, MS, RD
 * Source:** MetroKids
 * Publication Date:** Aug. 1994
 * Page Number(s):** 7
 * Database:** SIRS Discoverer

Biotechnology Offers better foods: 3.)3 things discovered: A. That biotech. can make foods harvest in different seasons. B. Fermination is a biotech. proces that produces cheeses, bread, wine, and other foods. C. FDA is advocates genetically minipulated foods are not dangerous. 2.)2 interesting things: A. Stone Age farmers were the first genetic engineers. B. 1994 ushered in a new biotech. that allows for the transfer of a single genetic trait in a predictable and controlled manner. 1.) 1 question: Are there signs that gentically modified foods will be harmful to the health of people in the future?


 * __Article 4__**
 * Title:** [|GE Food: FDA Denies You the Right to Know What's in Your Food]
 * Author:** Sarah Newport
 * Source:** Friends of the Earth
 * Publication Date:** Winter 2000
 * Page Number(s):** 13
 * Database:** SIRS Discoverer

GE Food: FDA Denies you the right To Know what's in your Food: 3.)3 things I discovered: A. Food is not labeled to show GE foods B. FDA are making a regularity policy on GE foods. C. Agency's propsal outlines a voluntary "GE Free" labeling for those producers that wish to. 2.)Interesting things: A. People can have a allergic reactions because of the food genes being put inside. B. FDA does not require safety testingon GE foods. 1.)1 question: Do they know of any allergens found because of GE foods?

Instant Expert:GM organisms :http://www.newscientist.com/channel/opinion/gm-food/dn9921 3.)3 things I discovered about this website was: A.) That since 1994 U.S has been involved in GM foods B.) Since 1996 Great Britain has been selling GM foods in supermarkets C.) Today GM foods are rare in Europe 2.)2 things I found interesting: A.) The human race has methodically improved crop plants through selective breeding for many thousands of years. B.) The root of genetic engineering in crops lies in the 1977 discovery that soil bug //[|Agrobacterium tumefaciens]// can be used as a tool to inject potentially useful foreign genes into plants. C.)Critics fear that what they call "[|Frankenstein foods]" could have unforeseen, adverse health effects on consumers. 1.)1Question I have: How will the testing on animals affect them?
 * __Website 1__**

__**Website 2**__ Biotechnology Project : http://cspinet.org/biotech/ 3.)3 things I discovered: A. unique technique for manipulating hereditary traits can provide significant benefits B. raises environmental, food safety, and societal concerns C. improve the nutritional quality and taste of crops, and contribute to sustainable agriculture. 2.)2 things I found interesting: A. The CSPI Biotechnology Project addresses scientific concerns, government policies, and corporate practices concerning genetically engineered plants, animals, and other organisms B. Genetic engineering allows specific genes isolated from any organism to be added to the genetic material of a different organism 1.)1 question i have is how is this Biotechnology Project help us in the future?

Biological Diversity in Food and Agriculture:http://www.fao.org/biodiversity/index.asp?lang=en 3.) 3 things discovered: A.Conservation and management of broad-based genetic diversity within domesticated species have been improving agricultural production for 10,000 years. B. A wide range of species provides many thousands of products through agriculture and from the harvest of natural populations. C. A diverse range of organisms contributes to the resilience of agricultural and natural ecosystems. 2.) 2 things interesting: A. Agriculture occupies more than one third of the land in most countries of the world. B. A range of populations needed by agriculture such as pollinators and beneficial predators need habitat diversity to survive. 1.) 1 question: How does Biodiversity benefit natural and agricultural ecosystems?
 * __Website 3__**