GM foods
Common food buyers even in our country search for 'deshi' (country) chicken, vegetables, fishes, fruits, etcetera when they go to the market. In other words, they are not interested to buy Genetically Modified (GM) foods, that is, they want to purchase foods which do not contain genetic materials but with original or natural gene-DNA set up.
Meanwhile, people all over the world have raised a question whether GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) or GM foods are safe and suitable for humans? By inserting genes from another species into a food's DNA, GM foods are being made which often contain virus and bacteria used to produce genetically modified foods.
In fact, only a few researches have been conducted to determine the actual effects of GM foods on living organisms. Some tests on rats with GM foods had shown negative effect on rats. It was found that rats fed with genetically modified foods had developed liver, kidney, spleen, heart, and adrenal gland problems. It is feared that intake of GM foods may lower the strength of our natural immune system. The genetically modified food may contribute to the development of new diseases plus cancer!
In agriculture, GM technology has introduced a new era. The GMOs ensure higher yield, need less pesticides due to insect and pest resistant property of GMOs, and can adjust with climatic fluctuations, etcetera.
In my view, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) of the United Nations should form an international research team comprising agricultural scientists, medical specialists, nutritionists, and other related professionals to conduct both field and laboratory oriented research to ascertain the real impact/effect of genetically modified foods on humans plus environment.
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