One of the concerns that I have with genetically engineered organisms is the potential repercussion that they may have on the environment. WHO argues the consequences of GMOs. These organisms have the competency to leak to the wild, creating further generations of engineered foods. They also could affect the “non-target” organisms. For example, non-GM corn being contaminated by the GM corn in neighboring fields. The biggest …show more content…
According to Marsa, some scientists believe that genetically engineered organisms will increase the risks of diseases such as asthma, allergies, ADHD, and gastrointestinal disorders. This has been proven in animal testing. Results have included low fertility, intestinal damage, and cancerous tumors in rats. Although animal testing does not directly compare to the results that would occur in humans, many times the animal testing has predicted future risks for human