Everything you Eat has been Modified Genetically by Humans

Humans have been modifying plants and animals for tens of thousands of years.

We have only recently discovered how to do this a little faster.

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1. Selective Breeding:

• Breeding organisms with desired traits to encourage the inheritance of those traits.

↳ Modifies the genetic makeup of plants and animals by choosing individuals with specific characteristics for reproduction.

2. Mutagenesis:

• Induces random genetic mutations using radiation or chemicals.

↳ Modifies the genetic code by creating variations that may lead to desirable traits.

3. Transgenics:

• Involves inserting genes from one organism to another organism from a different species.

↳ Modifies genetic code by adding desirable genes from different species.

4. Genetic Engineering:

• Precisely modifies an organism’s DNA by adding, deleting, or altering specific genes.

↳ Modifies the genetic structure directly using tools like CRISPR-Cas9.

All of these methods require human intervention and expertise to achieve the desired changes in genetics.