The Online Genetically Modified Food Debate: Sociotechnical Imaginaries and Genetically Modified Animals

Genetically Modified Food: Yes or No?

Genetically Modified Animals

Genetically Modified Food

Genetically modified foods are a controversial subject in today’s society. They benefit the human race in many ways but they also pose many risks to the health of humans and the good of the environment. It is crucial that we study the effects of transgenic crops on people and their surroundings before is it continued to be integrated into the world. There is currently not enough proof to ensure...

Genetically modified animals: ethical issues.

The method of ethical analysis is reviewed and applied to questions relating to the unintended consequences, ownership, and metaphysical significance of genetically modified animals. The question of how genetics and recombinant DNA discoveries have an impact on human understanding of the moral community and the limits of acceptable action are emphasized. The potential for genetically modified a...

Disease-resistant genetically modified animals.

Infectious disease adversely affects livestock production and animal welfare, and has impacts upon both human health and public perception of livestock production. The authors argue that the combination of new methodology that enables the efficient production of genetically-modified (GM) animals with exciting new tools to alter gene activity makes the applications of transgenic animals for the ...