Genetic Engineering: Risk or Benefit

GM crops can be resistant to diseases & insect attack, ensuring food for people

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GM foods could contain new allergens for people.

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There is concern that genetic engineering could lead to the desire for “designer babies” whereby parents can choose their future children’s traits.

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GM crops can be herbicide resistant, so weeds can easily be killed without harming the crop

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We can make larger, better quality, and faster growing crops and farm animals

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GM crop genes could spread into the wild plant population, causing ecological imbalances, e.g. infertility genes.

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Genetic engineering could be used to cure genetic diseases like cystic fibrosis & Huntington’s

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GM food could be used to deliver vaccines at a lower cost than current vaccinations

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Some people think the health effects of eating GM food have not been tested long-term.

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Opinion: Genetically modifying mosquitos to produce a protein that kills offspring during the larvae stage.

• This is wonderful & should definitely happen.

• I mostly agree, have some concerns, but lean towards yes.

• I am hesitant about this application of genetic engineering and leaning towards no.

• This shouldn't be allowed to happen.