Genetically modified foods: Boon or Bane

Genetically modified food (GM food) has made a big splash in the news lately. The term GM foods or GMOs (genetically modified organisms) is used to refer to the crop plants created for animal as well as human consumption using latest molecular biology techniques. According to this technique the plants have been modified in the laboratory to improve nutritional content and resistance to herbicides.

But then ever coin has its two sides even GM foods has a negative side some environmental activists, public interest groups, some scientist and governments are raising concerns about producing GM crops. Also some member states, and millions of European consumers are unwaveringly against introduction and use of GM foods. Studies found out that gene in various plants injected to control pest has a negative effect not only pest but also on other insects. Unfortunately, Bt toxins kill some species of insect larvae indiscriminately. There are also chances of gene cross-breeding and gene transfer to several unwanted plants. Also this may affect human health. As many children in US and Europe have developed life threatening allergies. So let's discuss this GM crops in detail, as how it can help like what are its advantages and its disadvantages.