Why should we stop eating genetically modified foods

These days people often hear the word genetically modified organism (GMO). It is an organism whose genetic material has been genetically engineered with DNA from bacteria, viruses or other plants and animals. GMOs are the source of genetically modified food which is used to produce a variety of goods other than food. Genetic engineering researchers promise the following benefits that GM food will bring: increase crop yields, lower cost of herbicide, and adapt to global climate change. Therefore GM food is believe to solve the problem of hunger due to the ever increasing global population, especially in third world. In this essay I am going to focus on the genetically modified corn in Canada produced by Monsanto and provide reasons why we should stop eating GM foods. First of all, let me explain what is Monsanto and what effect does their GM corn have. Monsanto used to be a leading chemical giants of the 20th century, but today it is working on agricultural biotechnology. They produce genetically engineered seed and herbicide glyphosate. Monsanto is a pioneer in applying the biotechnology industry business model to agriculture. In this business model, companies invest heavily in research and development, and recoup the expenses though the use of biological patents. Monsanto’s genetically modified corn is usually called Bt corn. Bt comes form Bacillus thuringiensis which is a soil-dwelling bacterium, commonly used as a biological pesticide. You may wonder why does the name of GM corn come from pesticide. The production of genetically modified corn is carried out as follows: the corn 's DNA is equipped with Bt that produces the Bt-toxin. It breaks open the stomach of certain insects and kills them.

Regarding to the safety of Bt corn, on Monsanto’s website, their research swore that the corm only kill insects that eat the corn and does not affect people’s health. Their excuse is that they have safe use history using Bt in agriculture. However, the