Advancement of novel scientific approaches in almost every field of science, has led to substantial amendments in peoples’ lives all around the world. Biotechnology, in particular Genetically Modified (GM) food, has brought about many choices which can improve the worlds’ population status undoubtedly. Some people, however, claim that there are some major concerns related to the cultivation and marketing of GM food. In my opinion, inasmuch as all these thoughts are baseless, we can look at GM products as the best solution for tackling food scarcity globally.
To begin with, some assert that GM foods are unnatural hence unhealthy. They believe that consumption of crops which have undergone genes alterations contributes to increased health hazards especially cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. The fact that the reasons of such diseases are still unknown makes them factor the GM foods as the potential source of these illnesses.
Touching on the negative role of GM foods, I do not see eye to eye with the opponents- i.e. those who are concerned about utilization of GM products- for two compelling justifications. Firstly, there is no scientific evidence with which they can prove their assertion. In other words, no experimental data so far has been published in medical journals successful to relate the mentioned disorders with GM foods. Heaving this in mind, we can therefor count on genetically engineered foods to feed the ever increasing population of the world.
In addition, due to the increased quality and resistant of these crops, they are highly likely to save those who reside in developing countries where lack of modern agricultural methods and practice, investments, and infrastructures put the people in danger of famine and starvation. In African countries for example, GM foods can be cultivated in the deteriorated soil without any special need for fertilizers, pesticides, or agricultural techniques which means abundant food for the huge population.
In conclusion, although some hold the idea that GM foods are serious dangers, I find their merits more than the demerits. I do believe that hardly can people of Earth survive living without the help of GM foods.
