Should food be genetically engineered? Should people?
Yes. Food should be genetically engineered. Modifications to crops can allow for grains and legumes that contain higher protein levels, making the more nutritious. This is especially important in third world countries where people have extremely limited diets. However, it is very important that these modifications be labeled clearly, to prevent random food allergies. Additionally, scientists need to make the traits egg-bound, or carried by the female gamete in plants or animals. This prevents certain issues with modified genes escaping into the environment through pollen. Genetic engineering can lead to animals and plants with increased resistance to disease, as well as making them larger, stronger and better able to reproduce. Most people do not realize that a single outbreak of fungus can destroy and entire crop of plants, leading to food shortages, as well as major financial issues for farmers. Yes. I think with the proper research, people should be genetically engineered. In time,
