I was able to read the spider goat article but on my laptop and my phone the salmon corn article led me to the main site for cbs news and searching had no luck. But, my thoughts on the spider goat article is that it's jaw dropping impressive but, unless it is as strong or stronger than spider silk I don't think they should be thinking to market spider bullet prof vests! So, my main point is that the way they can manipulate DNA into a whole different animal is mind blowing but they shouldn't talk marketing or production until it's properly tested and stable. MOD 7 Dan N.
I completely agree with what Dan said. BUT, the "Spider Goat" article was published over a decade ago, and I haven't heard about it at all until now. So I don't believe they went very far with the idea. Although, it was stated that regular, natural spider silk was 5x stronger than steel, and the comparison gave a 20-40% similarity, so even if their silk is at the bottom end of that, it still is silk, AS STRONG AS STEEL! So it could in the future go very far.
Both articles were very interesting. It makes you wonder if you could splice the genes from a spider to make any animal produce silk, and not just through their milk. I feel the gene splicing also brings up other issues, such as poisoning a country's food supply. If one tomato in a field was spliced with a gene that made it poisonous, just like the bug-proof cotton, and it pollinated other tomatoes, that's a lot of deadly tomatoes. Also, human might try to improve their bodies by splicing with stronger animals. -Kevin Meglathery
That's a really good point, Kevin. I would have never thought about the gene splicing aspect of these articles, and the possibility for its use in pseudo-biological warfare. -Jason Rodman
This summer I had the chance to debate on a national topic that was a concern in the US, and I actually based my platform on the unhealthy effects of GMs (Genetically Modified Foods). GMs are plants or animals created through the gene splicing techniques of biotechnology.This experimental technology merges DNA from different species, creating unstable combinations of plant, animal, bacterial and viral genes that cannot occur in nature or traditional crossbreeding. They are also the basis of the 2nd article, although the article seems to think that gene splicing's benefits can outweigh its damages, such as disastrous health and environmental effects. For us, the consumers, it’s hard to stay updated on ingredients that are at risk of being genetically modified. As of 2011, 68% of GMO food production occurs in the US- and is an incredible issue debated nationwide. In regards to the Spider/Goat article, I thought that this was actually a clever use of taking resources from our environment without harming others in the process.
In the first article about goat silk, I think it is amazing on what scientists are coming up with. By combining the genes of a spider with a goat, they were able to produce a similar copy of the silk they were envisioning. But they key part is, in the article it stated, the artificial silk is "only 20 percent to 40 percent as strong as natural spider silk." So before they start making bulletproof vests, and bridges built with mad made silk, they should test it more thorough. The second article, I feel that gene splicing foods can cause greater problems as well as help. While splicing does help with growing salmon faster, there is always the chance that something could go wrong and completely wipe out a species or type of food. -TJ A.
Both articles were very interesting in a way to make you want to keep reading. The Spider goat article was all about producing the web-like thread from a spider by using goats milk. They said it is even stronger then regular steel and other man made fibers we use in our military today, but I never would trust goat webs to keep bullets from piercing my skin. Anyway, I feel that the DNA samples and testing should continue, because this article was made over 10 years ago, so some improvement must have been made. The Salmon Corn study is a great way to come up with more food in my opinion. You take a supply of fish and make them 4 times bigger, so now instead of feeding 4 they can feed 16 people. However, gene slicing can poison our food supplies and make America unable to grow food. More is better in every country, even if we are gene slicing, so as long as we are making money and food, I'm okay with it.
First article: I would never expect something like to be done, or even thought of for that matter. After all, goats and spiders have very very little in common. The idea is very intruiging, and the first step has been taken, but I do see issues. As the article states, the artificial silk from the goat is only 20% to 40% as strong as the natural spider silk. Consequently, bulletproof vests and bridges involving the artificial material will not be as strong; I would not want to rely on a bulletproof vest to protect me that is only capable of taking about 30% of bullets in comparison to one made from the actual spiders. All things considered, it's a very interesting concept that can be refined and improved as time passes and techonology becomes progressively better.
Second article: First and foremost, the first few sentences made me want to never eat artificial food ever again (although I probably still will). But as I kept reading, the idea seemed very cool, and stepped up from plants such as wheat, to actual animals: the salmon. As the article says, the population of the world is growing gradually, and we'll need more food to feed everyone as time goes on. Overall, I don't have a problem with doing what these people are doing, but if negative side-effects or consequences are discovered from comsuming said product, I will be against it completely.
The spider seems to be an excellent idea on the surface but i believe it will take longer than anticipated to fulfill what they wanted to accomplish with the silk. It is now 2013 and this is the first I've heard about it. The salmon corn isn't as shocking because like the article said most of the food we eat is genetically modified and that works for me as long as it tastes good. -Cassidy Scott
After reading the spider goat article I thought scientists were taking gene engineering a little too far. Using spider silk to create a stronger material is a smart idea however the re-engineered goats producing spider silk seems slightly disturbing. This method proved to be not very successful so far because the article we read was written a little more then ten years ago. It seems like a pretty tough process to get a bullet proof vest out of spider silk even with the goat milk. The gene splicing article makes me believe that I cannot trust anything I eat anymore. Genetically modifying food is a good way to grow food quickly however it seems to make me think foods are not as safe...if that makes any sense. -Rachel Rha
I feel very strongly about these genetically modified organisms(GMO) and their effect on people. Crossing and splicing genes is very dangerous and can result in major harm for many people. If a crossing of genes goes horribly wrong, and these modified foods cross pollinate, this will damage all of the crops in the area. People like Monsanto should not be doing these experiments. The Monsanto Corporation were the people who created Agent Orange. Agent Orange was an herbicide used during the Vietnam War. We used this chemical against the Vietnamese and killed nearly 400,000 people and there birth defects from this as well. I wouldn't want Monsanto anywhere near my fruits and vegetables. They also own KRAFT, and who knows what they put in there. It isn't safe for our government to allow this kind of experimenting that can harm everyone. Crossing spiders and goats?? That could end horribly wrong and kill these animals. Testing on animals in the first place isn't natural. We were not meant to experiment on innocent animals. Why would you do that to a living creature? Would you like it if someone genetically modified you with a goat? GMOs are not safe for anyone. The chemicals put into these GMOs isn't healthy for humans. People around the world know of these dangers. For example, I recently attended FarmAid, a music festival in New York. The founders of FarmAid are fighting people like Monsanto. When the corporations grow these GMOs, the farmers who grow them are only allowed to use the seeds provided for them from the corporation, and cannot re-harvest these seeds for more crops. This is unfair to the farmers because they must rely on the chemically enhanced seeds from Monsanto to feed themselves and other people. Most people don't even realize how corrupted their food really is. Just try to think of GMOs and what they can do to you. Why do you think more people are getting cancer? Probably because of these GMOs! We were not born to eat modified food, our bodies can't handle this poison. -Sydney Portock Mod 4
Similar to others, the salmon corn article won't work for me on safari or chrome, but what I read about the "spider goat" is truly amazing. The fact that they can take a characteristic from one animal and just somehow put it into another is so fascinating. And to add, the article is from 2002! Being able to do these things with our technology 10 years ago, I can't even begin to imagine what we can do now! Just beginning to think about all the things science is capable of leaves me in awe.
Both of these articles made me want to learn more about DNA samples and testing. In the first article, it told us that spider silk was as strong as steel and is stronger than man-made fibers! I didn't think something that came from a small insect could be so strong! Being that this article was made 10 years ago, they could have made a lot of progress with their research and improved a lot. In the second article, it illustrates just how important genetic samples and testing really is. It shows that the population in the world is increasing slowly but surely. We'll need more food to feed all of the people as time moves forward. So far, it seems like a good idea. If we continue to generate good ideas without any side effects, we will be successful. Overall, I liked both articles and they have made me more interesting in DNA testing and samples.
I agree with TJ A. the gene splicing in our foods could cause greater problems. It could be a cause of types of cancer and other diseases that we aren't even aware of. I believe gene splicing could be a great thing as long as it stays out of our food
I cannot get the salmon corn article to work, however in regards to the spider goat article I feel that this discovery is absolutely astounding especially because it came 10 years ago. A spider's silk is amazing on its own, but the fact that we were able to genetically engineer goats to produce it simply boggles my mind. I am very curious however as to how this project is coming along currently, if we have been able to improve the quality of the goats' silk to compare to that of a spider, and also if we have produced any methods of protection like a bulletproof vest with the silk. -Jason Rodman
It is absolutely fascinating with the information that i read from these articles. The fact that they could mix the characteristics and genes of two completely different foods or animals, to create something original, is really mind-blowing. But with these pros, could potentially bring up some cons. I agree with TJ, that combining genes in our food could put us at a greater risk of containing diseases.
It is absolutely fascinating with the information that i read from these articles. The fact that they could mix the characteristics and genes of two completely different foods or animals, to create something original, is really mind-blowing. But with these pros, could potentially bring up some cons. I agree with TJ, that combining genes in our food could put us at a greater risk of containing diseases.
I just deleted my previous comment ^ ^ ^. I posted to quickly on the topic of the Salmon-Corn Superfish. At first my reaction was "what a great idea! Double the meat! Double the fish! Great for fishing and great for feeding populations!".
I posted too quickly and without thinking of the long term effects this could have on setting precedents in science that could have dangerous repercussions on changing genetics of a natural species. Also they are not obligated to label it as genetically altered, everyone NEEDS to have the privilege of knowing what they are eating. Most importantly the possibility that an escaped genetically altered salmon could knock the fine balance of the ecosystem off. I spoke with my dad (a marine fisheries biologist) and his opinion was that protective of native stocks is extremely critical, despite efforts to keep these fish from reproducing he says "life will always find a way". For example some species of fish right off of the coast can physically change their gender to breed with other male fish. Hasn't anyone here ever seen Jurassic Park? All the dinosaurs start as females, now I know that the movie was fiction but it still represents what could possibly happen with this species of fish. Advanced cloning and breeding is a dangerous tool.
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Spider Goat. I have very mixed feelings about this GEO. I believe that this could be very productive and helpful to society. It doesn't seem to have any characteristics that could possibly mess up the Eco-system or be harmful to humans which is why this could be one of the few good GEOs. But when you allow someone to cross breed animals it opens up Pandora's Box. It allows all other scientists to be able to cross breed animals too. So there is no way of knowing what terrible things could be cross-breed next.
The first article was interesting and I think that if they could get the percentage of the strength of the silk higher than 20-40% then it could be a great addition to society. However, I also think that such things should not be played with. Nature was made a certain way and I believe that we should not mess with this even if it will benefit our society. For the second article I don't have a problem eating the genetically modified food. As long as there aren't any major health issues with this genetically modified food and it's safe to eat, I'll continue to eat it. -Maddie Williscroft
Although i think the thought of flexible lightweight bullet proof armor, and easily renewable, biodegradable materials and unlimited and safe food is a direction that the world as a whole should be moving towards, i think that especially in the case of bioengineered foods that the technology has been rushed. Like the article says many of the laws and agencies overseeing this research and implementing it is vastly outdated to current tech, and since the tech is relatively new, long term effects have been impossible to study. This should be the future, but it currently isn't the present.
I think the use of artificial silk and fish will not be harmful to anyone. Using splices is just making life easier for everyone. Normally it takes forever to get a lot of silk. But with the Goat-Spider you get silk at a faster rate. Although the silk is not as strong. As for the artificial fish, the article is right that there are more mouths to feed. So they came up with a way to produce more food at a faster rate. There are no long term effects yet and i dont think there will be. John Sharkey
Although the spider goat sounds like it would change everything we've know until now, it might be for the worse. Though it has great pros that would help us with many things, but with the pros, comes the cons. People are eating genetically modified food but they just dont know it, so when they find out, they panic, but I believe that it isn't bad just yet. Nature has taken a long time to become the way it is today, so when humans mess with it, it does not turn out well. Even though what we are doing is good for us, it might not be for the rest of nature.
If it were to work out-- the spider goat bullet proof vest would be an amazing product. If we were able to harness things from nature to make something beneficial to humans, then that would be amazing. However, as stated in the article the problem is being able to get the spider silk. It would take awhile, but overtime there could be a way to replicate it to the point where it's almost exactly the same as the actual spider's silk. Since spider silk is stronger than man made materials, being able to use this to our advantage would definitely be helpful.
Although doing things like the salmon corn may be more efficient-- I do think it could cause problems in the long run. It could create an unwanted, harmful species, or it could wipe out a needed species. When messing with genetics you never know for sure what's going to happen.
I believe that with the supergoat article, that is just truly amazing. Who would ever think to do something like combining a spider and an animal as simple as a goat? My only question is, how would the m"ilk" have the same strength as a regular spiders silk? Wouldn't it be altered in the process?
As for the salmon corn article, I tried to open it with both my computer and my phone and it would lead me directly to the homepage
Both articles were very interesting. The first article had to do with multiple genetically engineered spider goat. They were created for the sole purpose of their silk. This material is 10 time stronger than steel and can even be used for a bullet proof vest. The next article was about salmon corn. It is amazing how foods can become larger by genetically engineering them. This can help society in many ways, including feed people in need. As long as these foods don't become dangerous in any way i think it is a great idea. -Matt Epstein
Both articles I found very interesting. The first article had to do with getting silk. Instead of waiting for spiders to produce the silk (which could take a very long time), the silk could be artificially made from goat's milk. This seems like a wonderful idea. The only thing holding back this is how the artificial silk is 20 percent to 40 percent less strong than natural spider silk. Depending on what the silk would be used for, this could create a problem.
The second article had to do with genetically engineering the food we eat. I was aware that a lot of foods today are genetically modified, and though there is science behind it, always made me feel a little weird. Because this method is so new, it is hard to tell the outcomes of it in the future. Hopefully nothing will go wrong so we can use this as a method of feeding the growing population.
Both articles were very insightful. The spider goat one sounds like it would be helpful for future production of stronger bridges and better armor. Although it's still not 100% perfect, it is still a huge step towards more efficient manufacturing techniques. The Salmon Corn article may bring about a more controversial subject, because it relates directly to humans. First off, it can be a little eerie knowing that your ingesting food that has an animal gene inside of it. It could also be a bit scary not knowing what exactly it is your eating or the potential long-term effect of it. The article also touched on the idea of insecticides, which aren't necessarily beneficial to humans either. It said that "There are millions of gallons of insecticides that hasn't been used since these crops were launched." So it's sort of like you lose both ways. One way you get genetically modified foods, the other you get insecticides. Hopefully someday in the future someone will come up with a way to make the perfect food without any harmful or disturbing side effects. -Larissa Pastore
The Spider Goat article is truly fascinating. If we could use silk to build bridges and armor, we would save the environment and have safer and stronger building materials at the same time. This is something that could change our world for the better. The second article deals with the food we eat and the food we buy from the supermarket. Everyday, we buy food that has been genetically modified to enhance taste and nutritional value. Although this seems strange, genetic modification can be a good thing. It can help feed the growing population, for example. Hopefully, in the future a better way to use genetic modification in foods will benefit us all.
After reading both articles, I think it is safe to say that both genetic experiments are very groundbreaking innovative ideas which can change our society and technology forever. However, I still find it very dangerous to be messing around with genetics. It seems very unnatural (because it is) and against nature to be mixing DNA from one organism to another. I feel like we are trying to push the laws of nature, but then again, isn't that almost the definition of science and physics? How can we ever advance as a species if we don't experiment and push nature to beyond what we deem possible. If we can cross a spider and a goat or corn and salmon and get something great out of it, all we can do next is keep moving forward to an even more efficient future.
These two articles are fairly interesting to me. In the first one (Spider Goat), I believe that this case of gene engineering is a very intriguing idea. By reading the article, It seems like it would help us in the future to create stronger items such as armor. With the article being published over ten years ago, their attempt to make this "goat silk vest" must still be in the process or failed. Second article: The salmon corn seems as if it would really help us in the future. As our population increases, we will be able to feed more people.. It seems weird at first, but a lot of foods are genectically modified. It is very interesting to think about. -Samantha Pastore
Still at 11:23 PM the salmon corn article doesn't work. And with what others said like Connors reply to my post, it was from over a decade ago! So, if no one has heard about it again it must of not worked out. so, like I said no bullet proof goat silk vests for anyone! Back to Kevlar! Dan N
Both articles are extremely intriguing. The first is about a genetically engineered goat that could make spider silk, and the second about the food we eat every day. I believe that this could be great for the future of humanity: safer bridges and structures made from spider silk, and more food for more people. As long as everything is scientifically proven to be 100% safe, that is. We don't want to be eating tomatoes that can cause cancer or heart problems, and we don't want to make buildings that will one day collapse for a reason no one thought of.
The subjects of both articles are interesting because they discuss the excellent advancements of human science and technology. Efficiently produced spider silk can revolutionize our crafting and building materials. However, I think graphene is a superior material, being better than spider silk in just about every way. I didn't really like the CBS article because it did not make it seem like the writer or the people quoted knew what they're talking about. It mentioned how nature supposedly had rules and made a comparison to Chicken Little as if it was supposed to make sense; not to mention several typos. On the topic itself, I understand that genetic engineering can be needed to effectively produce our food. It was genetic engineering that saved our bananas from the Panama Disease. As long is it is safe to consume, which, in my limited experience, it is, I am all for some bananafish. - Trevis Leung
The idea of taking two "good" things and making them into something "great" just by genetically engineering or altering two substance is mindboggling. I feel like although the idea is good the process is not. They may be getting to wrapped up in the "greatness" it will do to society and not the harms that may occur. Say they do one day make bridges out of spider silk and salmon corn takes over the popularity of regular corn...have they looked enough into the flaws and harmful effects crossing can do? Next thing you know we have hundreds of bridges collapsing and bullet proof vests killing officers instead of saving all because of a tiny flaw that may not be obvious or was overlooked. Or what if salmon corn makes regular corn extinct and by the time we realize harmful side effects its to late to bring regular corn back causing an unbalance with all food groups. I feel like our nation craves the idea of always needing or wanting something better when not necessary. We already have corn and we have steel.. why are w trying to find solutions to problems that don't need to be solved. I would be more for the idea of crossing things if it could one day possibly cure cancer.... not maybe cause cancer.
I thought both articles were very interesting. The first article talked about the spider goat. They were created for the silk spiders make. This would be very helpful because spider silk is five times stronger than steel and about three times tougher than man-made fibers. If scientists got enough of this silk than they could make things that are very helpful such as lighter bulletproof vests. The next article was about salmon corn. I find it so amazing how they can genetically make food larger. This can really help people who do not always have enough food. Clearly both these articles were very interesting. -Eric Pushman
Genetically engineering two things into one can be good or bad. Some harmful effects can be triggered by the two crossing paths. But, although it does have consequences, it can have benefits. Like the salmon corn or banana fish can supply cheap food to the hungry. Also, with the steel even though it has been around for a long time, spider silk can be a good solution and cheaper way to replace steel. However, the unnecessary desire to cross things isn't always good. How will they ever produced a proof vest out of spider silk and with the goat milk too? The gene crossing article is hard to read because on the daily, many people eat those genetically modified foods even me; even though it's efficient and quickly produced, it doesn't mean that it is good for you.
I have never read two more interesting and intriguing articles in my life. I was thoroughly pleasured and satisfied with all that they had to offer. In regards to the Spider-Goat, it seems like a solid swag idea that could really produce numerous helpful, useful, and innovative advancements in various practical situations. The author mentioned lighter-weight, yet equally/equivocally durable/withstanding, bulletproof vests. Imagining such intuitive progress and products is truly miraculous, as a significant amount of practitioners may find such utilities useful. Regarding the Salmon-Corn, due to the politics, lobbyists, et al., I think it's virtually inevitable that GMOs with exist and flourish throughout the U.S. Personally, I do not have much of a problem with Salmon-Corn, either. I found it hysterical that "in Japan, protesters raise concerns that biotech corn pollen poisons butterflies, a possibility the U.S. EPA calls a minimal concern." Patrick Law
I found the Spider goat article very interesting. The silk produced by the spider goat is stronger than steel and can even create a bulletproof vest that is lighter. The silk from a spider goat would lead to incredible advances in technology.The Salmon Corn, in my opinion is okay. It can make food larger in size and quantity. Altogether both articles were very interesting. -Sammy Boswell
The spider goat article was atonising. To think that we could create such durable, strong, and light material is insane. Genetic engineering can really do some revolutionary things. The Corn and Salmon combo and others like it are causing a massive change to the produce we buy. While some critics dislike the idea of these genetically engineered foods, we realy have cross-breeded these produces for a very long time. It may be more dramatic of a breeding combonation, but it is still not that much of a difference from what we had done before.
Genetics have always been a delicate subject. People often question the ethics of altering genetics, and some even think of it as "playing God". Sometimes, though, good can come of genetic modification. For instance, in the Spider Goat Article, it stated that the artificial spider silk could eventually create lightweight body army and biodegradable fishing line. Therefore, it could be used in the military and police force and also offer an environmentally-friendly approach to fishing. This process would be optimal if it didn't harm the goats, and only time will tell if it does. As far as the Salmon Corn article goes, I do not think genetically modified FOODS are a good idea. Since this technology began around 6 years ago, there is NO way we could know for sure that these products do not come with adverse health effects. The whole GMO process seems to have been rushed. Before the mass production and sale of GMOs, more research on their effects should have been done. This research could take a lifetime, but it's better to be safe than sorry. -Erin Kiernan (Mod 9)
Genetic Engineering can be considered unnatural or unethical by critics. Ultimately, these titles are given new unorthodox ideas that defy the knowledge we know and live by. Considering the spiderweb made from goats and the salmon corn, it is interesting to know scientists are thinking of completely bizarre ways to go about engineering. This is a good thing. Just as it seemed everything was thought of, they incorporate different unique methods to change the game once again. In my opinion, I believe these genetically modified products are not bad or dangerous, since they only present themselves as a gain for our society. Being able to make a strong, thin, string that's similar to a spiderweb can be beneficial to environmentalist, to engineers, and maybe even to doctors and surgeons. With the fish and tomato example in the corn article, the combinations they are creating could revolutionize the way we consider and consume food. -Casey Butrus
Science continues to transcend our realities. I would have never thought that combining the genes of a goat and a spider to formulate a genetics modification process would amount in reaching such desired outcomes in producing this artificial spider silk. However, the experiment had and has much research to be done to perfect it as it was only 20-40% stronger as authentic spider silk at the time. I've read news before from 2011 about this skin made up of the same material combined with human skin that can withstand bullets at minimal speeds; it has yet to be widely released to the public. With genetically engineered food, I feel this process can prove to be efficient for humanity and the increasing population. I don't much qualms about the production and distribution of these foods as long as they have been thoroughly tested multiple times for a guarantee in safe consumption. -Tiffany Nguyen
The spider silk article opens my mind to several possibilities. Could it really be possible that bridges eventually get made out of spider silk? How much more can the silk take than regular body armor? Are there better ways of getting the silk than through goats? As soon as it was mentioned that it was difficult to get the silk from spiders I got this image of separate glass boxes for each spider with two trees to hang the web between and some bugs placed in there as well. What would be wrong with this? The food article does not surprise me at all and makes complete sense. The more people there are, the more food that is needed. It would cost more money and take longer to make completely natural food for everybody. The only worry I have relates to the rat experiment. The findings are frightening and I hope that it has been redone since and found to have different results. Other than that, I don't mind eating tomatoes that won't freeze.
As long as genetically modified products are safe for their specific use and they don't harm people or the environment I don't think there is any problem with them. Since they can help feed the world, prevent people from dying, reduce pesticide use, etc. people should certainly use them to do good.
The genetically modified food products are really something to think about for the future. They made the point that the population may double and these "super foods" would help to feed everyone. So far, no problems suggest that these products are harmful so genetically modifying food can only benefit people. As for the spider silk in the goats, it would be helpful if we can extract a lot more silk than we can from a spider, but is the amount of silk we extract from the goat a substantial amount? You would need a ton of silk to build a bridge. Other than that, the idea of using the spider silk would be very helpful because it is so strong. -Katie Cabrera
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DeleteI was able to read the spider goat article but on my laptop and my phone the salmon corn article led me to the main site for cbs news and searching had no luck. But, my thoughts on the spider goat article is that it's jaw dropping impressive but, unless it is as strong or stronger than spider silk I don't think they should be thinking to market spider bullet prof vests! So, my main point is that the way they can manipulate DNA into a whole different animal is mind blowing but they shouldn't talk marketing or production until it's properly tested and stable. MOD 7 Dan N.
ReplyDeleteThe salmon article didn't work for me either
DeleteI completely agree with what Dan said. BUT, the "Spider Goat" article was published over a decade ago, and I haven't heard about it at all until now. So I don't believe they went very far with the idea. Although, it was stated that regular, natural spider silk was 5x stronger than steel, and the comparison gave a 20-40% similarity, so even if their silk is at the bottom end of that, it still is silk, AS STRONG AS STEEL! So it could in the future go very far.
ReplyDeleteBoth articles were very interesting. It makes you wonder if you could splice the genes from a spider to make any animal produce silk, and not just through their milk.
ReplyDeleteI feel the gene splicing also brings up other issues, such as poisoning a country's food supply. If one tomato in a field was spliced with a gene that made it poisonous, just like the bug-proof cotton, and it pollinated other tomatoes, that's a lot of deadly tomatoes. Also, human might try to improve their bodies by splicing with stronger animals.
-Kevin Meglathery
That's a really good point, Kevin. I would have never thought about the gene splicing aspect of these articles, and the possibility for its use in pseudo-biological warfare.
Delete-Jason Rodman
This summer I had the chance to debate on a national topic that was a concern in the US, and I actually based my platform on the unhealthy effects of GMs (Genetically Modified Foods). GMs are plants or animals created through the gene splicing techniques of biotechnology.This experimental technology merges DNA from different species, creating unstable combinations of plant, animal, bacterial and viral genes that cannot occur in nature or traditional crossbreeding. They are also the basis of the 2nd article, although the article seems to think that gene splicing's benefits can outweigh its damages, such as disastrous health and environmental effects. For us, the consumers, it’s hard to stay updated on ingredients that are at risk of being genetically modified. As of 2011, 68% of GMO food production occurs in the US- and is an incredible issue debated nationwide.
DeleteIn regards to the Spider/Goat article, I thought that this was actually a clever use of taking resources from our environment without harming others in the process.
In the first article about goat silk, I think it is amazing on what scientists are coming up with. By combining the genes of a spider with a goat, they were able to produce a similar copy of the silk they were envisioning. But they key part is, in the article it stated, the artificial silk is "only 20 percent to 40 percent as strong as natural spider silk." So before they start making bulletproof vests, and bridges built with mad made silk, they should test it more thorough.
ReplyDeleteThe second article, I feel that gene splicing foods can cause greater problems as well as help. While splicing does help with growing salmon faster, there is always the chance that something could go wrong and completely wipe out a species or type of food.
-TJ A.
Both articles were very interesting in a way to make you want to keep reading. The Spider goat article was all about producing the web-like thread from a spider by using goats milk. They said it is even stronger then regular steel and other man made fibers we use in our military today, but I never would trust goat webs to keep bullets from piercing my skin. Anyway, I feel that the DNA samples and testing should continue, because this article was made over 10 years ago, so some improvement must have been made.
ReplyDeleteThe Salmon Corn study is a great way to come up with more food in my opinion. You take a supply of fish and make them 4 times bigger, so now instead of feeding 4 they can feed 16 people. However, gene slicing can poison our food supplies and make America unable to grow food. More is better in every country, even if we are gene slicing, so as long as we are making money and food, I'm okay with it.
First article: I would never expect something like to be done, or even thought of for that matter. After all, goats and spiders have very very little in common. The idea is very intruiging, and the first step has been taken, but I do see issues. As the article states, the artificial silk from the goat is only 20% to 40% as strong as the natural spider silk. Consequently, bulletproof vests and bridges involving the artificial material will not be as strong; I would not want to rely on a bulletproof vest to protect me that is only capable of taking about 30% of bullets in comparison to one made from the actual spiders. All things considered, it's a very interesting concept that can be refined and improved as time passes and techonology becomes progressively better.
ReplyDeleteSecond article: First and foremost, the first few sentences made me want to never eat artificial food ever again (although I probably still will). But as I kept reading, the idea seemed very cool, and stepped up from plants such as wheat, to actual animals: the salmon. As the article says, the population of the world is growing gradually, and we'll need more food to feed everyone as time goes on. Overall, I don't have a problem with doing what these people are doing, but if negative side-effects or consequences are discovered from comsuming said product, I will be against it completely.
-John Mairone
the spider goat is defiantly one for the books…the salmon corn on the other hand isnt that weird. Id eat it.
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The spider seems to be an excellent idea on the surface but i believe it will take longer than anticipated to fulfill what they wanted to accomplish with the silk. It is now 2013 and this is the first I've heard about it. The salmon corn isn't as shocking because like the article said most of the food we eat is genetically modified and that works for me as long as it tastes good.
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After reading the spider goat article I thought scientists were taking gene engineering a little too far. Using spider silk to create a stronger material is a smart idea however the re-engineered goats producing spider silk seems slightly disturbing. This method proved to be not very successful so far because the article we read was written a little more then ten years ago. It seems like a pretty tough process to get a bullet proof vest out of spider silk even with the goat milk.
ReplyDeleteThe gene splicing article makes me believe that I cannot trust anything I eat anymore. Genetically modifying food is a good way to grow food quickly however it seems to make me think foods are not as safe...if that makes any sense.
-Rachel Rha
I feel very strongly about these genetically modified organisms(GMO) and their effect on people. Crossing and splicing genes is very dangerous and can result in major harm for many people. If a crossing of genes goes horribly wrong, and these modified foods cross pollinate, this will damage all of the crops in the area. People like Monsanto should not be doing these experiments. The Monsanto Corporation were the people who created
ReplyDeleteAgent Orange. Agent Orange was an herbicide used during the Vietnam War. We used this chemical against the Vietnamese and killed nearly 400,000 people and there birth defects from this as well. I wouldn't want Monsanto anywhere near my fruits and vegetables. They also own KRAFT, and who knows what they put in there. It isn't safe for our government to allow this kind of experimenting that can harm everyone. Crossing spiders and goats?? That could end horribly wrong and kill these animals. Testing on animals in the first place isn't natural. We were not meant to experiment on innocent animals. Why would you do that to a living creature? Would you like it if someone genetically modified you with a goat? GMOs are not safe for anyone. The chemicals put into these GMOs isn't healthy for humans. People around the world know of these dangers. For example, I recently attended FarmAid, a music festival in New York. The founders of FarmAid are fighting people like Monsanto. When the corporations grow these GMOs, the farmers who grow them are only allowed to use the seeds provided for them from the corporation, and cannot re-harvest these seeds for more crops. This is unfair to the farmers because they must rely on the chemically enhanced seeds from Monsanto to feed themselves and other people. Most people don't even realize how corrupted their food really is. Just try to think of GMOs and what they can do to you. Why do you think more people are getting cancer? Probably because of these GMOs! We were not born to eat modified food, our bodies can't handle this poison.
-Sydney Portock
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Most likely the best answer I have ever read in my life. This was amazing. I actually learned from this.
DeleteThanks!! I tried to explain as much as I could about the dangers of GMOs.
DeleteSimilar to others, the salmon corn article won't work for me on safari or chrome, but what I read about the "spider goat" is truly amazing. The fact that they can take a characteristic from one animal and just somehow put it into another is so fascinating. And to add, the article is from 2002! Being able to do these things with our technology 10 years ago, I can't even begin to imagine what we can do now! Just beginning to think about all the things science is capable of leaves me in awe.
ReplyDeleteBoth of these articles made me want to learn more about DNA samples and testing. In the first article, it told us that spider silk was as strong as steel and is stronger than man-made fibers! I didn't think something that came from a small insect could be so strong! Being that this article was made 10 years ago, they could have made a lot of progress with their research and improved a lot.
ReplyDeleteIn the second article, it illustrates just how important genetic samples and testing really is. It shows that the population in the world is increasing slowly but surely. We'll need more food to feed all of the people as time moves forward. So far, it seems like a good idea. If we continue to generate good ideas without any side effects, we will be successful. Overall, I liked both articles and they have made me more interesting in DNA testing and samples.
Good job Emily :) good answer. Thoroughly explained!
DeleteI agree with TJ A. the gene splicing in our foods could cause greater problems. It could be a cause of types of cancer and other diseases that we aren't even aware of. I believe gene splicing could be a great thing as long as it stays out of our food
ReplyDeleteI cannot get the salmon corn article to work, however in regards to the spider goat article I feel that this discovery is absolutely astounding especially because it came 10 years ago. A spider's silk is amazing on its own, but the fact that we were able to genetically engineer goats to produce it simply boggles my mind. I am very curious however as to how this project is coming along currently, if we have been able to improve the quality of the goats' silk to compare to that of a spider, and also if we have produced any methods of protection like a bulletproof vest with the silk.
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It is absolutely fascinating with the information that i read from these articles. The fact that they could mix the characteristics and genes of two completely different foods or animals, to create something original, is really mind-blowing. But with these pros, could potentially bring up some cons. I agree with TJ, that combining genes in our food could put us at a greater risk of containing diseases.
ReplyDeleteIt is absolutely fascinating with the information that i read from these articles. The fact that they could mix the characteristics and genes of two completely different foods or animals, to create something original, is really mind-blowing. But with these pros, could potentially bring up some cons. I agree with TJ, that combining genes in our food could put us at a greater risk of containing diseases.
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ReplyDeleteI just deleted my previous comment ^ ^ ^. I posted to quickly on the topic of the Salmon-Corn Superfish. At first my reaction was "what a great idea! Double the meat! Double the fish! Great for fishing and great for feeding populations!".
ReplyDeleteI posted too quickly and without thinking of the long term effects this could have on setting precedents in science that could have dangerous repercussions on changing genetics of a natural species. Also they are not obligated to label it as genetically altered, everyone NEEDS to have the privilege of knowing what they are eating. Most importantly the possibility that an escaped genetically altered salmon could knock the fine balance of the ecosystem off. I spoke with my dad (a marine fisheries biologist) and his opinion was that protective of native stocks is extremely critical, despite efforts to keep these fish from reproducing he says "life will always find a way". For example some species of fish right off of the coast can physically change their gender to breed with other male fish. Hasn't anyone here ever seen Jurassic Park? All the dinosaurs start as females, now I know that the movie was fiction but it still represents what could possibly happen with this species of fish. Advanced cloning and breeding is a dangerous tool.
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Spider Goat. I have very mixed feelings about this GEO. I believe that this could be very productive and helpful to society. It doesn't seem to have any characteristics that could possibly mess up the Eco-system or be harmful to humans which is why this could be one of the few good GEOs. But when you allow someone to cross breed animals it opens up Pandora's Box. It allows all other scientists to be able to cross breed animals too. So there is no way of knowing what terrible things could be cross-breed next.
ReplyDeleteThe first article was interesting and I think that if they could get the percentage of the strength of the silk higher than 20-40% then it could be a great addition to society. However, I also think that such things should not be played with. Nature was made a certain way and I believe that we should not mess with this even if it will benefit our society.
ReplyDeleteFor the second article I don't have a problem eating the genetically modified food. As long as there aren't any major health issues with this genetically modified food and it's safe to eat, I'll continue to eat it.
-Maddie Williscroft
Although i think the thought of flexible lightweight bullet proof armor, and easily renewable, biodegradable materials and unlimited and safe food is a direction that the world as a whole should be moving towards, i think that especially in the case of bioengineered foods that the technology has been rushed. Like the article says many of the laws and agencies overseeing this research and implementing it is vastly outdated to current tech, and since the tech is relatively new, long term effects have been impossible to study. This should be the future, but it currently isn't the present.
ReplyDeleteI think the use of artificial silk and fish will not be harmful to anyone. Using splices is just making life easier for everyone. Normally it takes forever to get a lot of silk. But with the Goat-Spider you get silk at a faster rate. Although the silk is not as strong. As for the artificial fish, the article is right that there are more mouths to feed. So they came up with a way to produce more food at a faster rate. There are no long term effects yet and i dont think there will be.
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Although the spider goat sounds like it would change everything we've know until now, it might be for the worse. Though it has great pros that would help us with many things, but with the pros, comes the cons. People are eating genetically modified food but they just dont know it, so when they find out, they panic, but I believe that it isn't bad just yet. Nature has taken a long time to become the way it is today, so when humans mess with it, it does not turn out well. Even though what we are doing is good for us, it might not be for the rest of nature.
ReplyDeleteIf it were to work out-- the spider goat bullet proof vest would be an amazing product. If we were able to harness things from nature to make something beneficial to humans, then that would be amazing. However, as stated in the article the problem is being able to get the spider silk. It would take awhile, but overtime there could be a way to replicate it to the point where it's almost exactly the same as the actual spider's silk. Since spider silk is stronger than man made materials, being able to use this to our advantage would definitely be helpful.
ReplyDeleteAlthough doing things like the salmon corn may be more efficient-- I do think it could cause problems in the long run. It could create an unwanted, harmful species, or it could wipe out a needed species. When messing with genetics you never know for sure what's going to happen.
~Emily Mack
I believe that with the supergoat article, that is just truly amazing. Who would ever think to do something like combining a spider and an animal as simple as a goat? My only question is, how would the m"ilk" have the same strength as a regular spiders silk? Wouldn't it be altered in the process?
ReplyDeleteAs for the salmon corn article, I tried to open it with both my computer and my phone and it would lead me directly to the homepage
-Ryan Tomlinson, Mod 7
Both articles were very interesting. The first article had to do with multiple genetically engineered spider goat. They were created for the sole purpose of their silk. This material is 10 time stronger than steel and can even be used for a bullet proof vest. The next article was about salmon corn. It is amazing how foods can become larger by genetically engineering them. This can help society in many ways, including feed people in need. As long as these foods don't become dangerous in any way i think it is a great idea.
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Both articles I found very interesting. The first article had to do with getting silk. Instead of waiting for spiders to produce the silk (which could take a very long time), the silk could be artificially made from goat's milk. This seems like a wonderful idea. The only thing holding back this is how the artificial silk is 20 percent to 40 percent less strong than natural spider silk. Depending on what the silk would be used for, this could create a problem.
ReplyDeleteThe second article had to do with genetically engineering the food we eat. I was aware that a lot of foods today are genetically modified, and though there is science behind it, always made me feel a little weird. Because this method is so new, it is hard to tell the outcomes of it in the future. Hopefully nothing will go wrong so we can use this as a method of feeding the growing population.
Both articles were very insightful. The spider goat one sounds like it would be helpful for future production of stronger bridges and better armor. Although it's still not 100% perfect, it is still a huge step towards more efficient manufacturing techniques. The Salmon Corn article may bring about a more controversial subject, because it relates directly to humans. First off, it can be a little eerie knowing that your ingesting food that has an animal gene inside of it. It could also be a bit scary not knowing what exactly it is your eating or the potential long-term effect of it. The article also touched on the idea of insecticides, which aren't necessarily beneficial to humans either. It said that "There are millions of gallons of insecticides that hasn't been used since these crops were launched." So it's sort of like you lose both ways. One way you get genetically modified foods, the other you get insecticides. Hopefully someday in the future someone will come up with a way to make the perfect food without any harmful or disturbing side effects.
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The Spider Goat article is truly fascinating. If we could use silk to build bridges and armor, we would save the environment and have safer and stronger building materials at the same time. This is something that could change our world for the better. The second article deals with the food we eat and the food we buy from the supermarket. Everyday, we buy food that has been genetically modified to enhance taste and nutritional value. Although this seems strange, genetic modification can be a good thing. It can help feed the growing population, for example. Hopefully, in the future a better way to use genetic modification in foods will benefit us all.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading both articles, I think it is safe to say that both genetic experiments are very groundbreaking innovative ideas which can change our society and technology forever. However, I still find it very dangerous to be messing around with genetics. It seems very unnatural (because it is) and against nature to be mixing DNA from one organism to another. I feel like we are trying to push the laws of nature, but then again, isn't that almost the definition of science and physics? How can we ever advance as a species if we don't experiment and push nature to beyond what we deem possible. If we can cross a spider and a goat or corn and salmon and get something great out of it, all we can do next is keep moving forward to an even more efficient future.
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ReplyDeleteThese two articles are fairly interesting to me.
In the first one (Spider Goat), I believe that this case of gene engineering is a very intriguing idea. By reading the article, It seems like it would help us in the future to create stronger items such as armor. With the article being published over ten years ago, their attempt to make this "goat silk vest" must still be in the process or failed.
Second article: The salmon corn seems as if it would really help us in the future. As our population increases, we will be able to feed more people.. It seems weird at first, but a lot of foods are genectically modified. It is very interesting to think about.
-Samantha Pastore
Still at 11:23 PM the salmon corn article doesn't work. And with what others said like Connors reply to my post, it was from over a decade ago! So, if no one has heard about it again it must of not worked out. so, like I said no bullet proof goat silk vests for anyone! Back to Kevlar! Dan N
ReplyDeleteBoth articles are extremely intriguing. The first is about a genetically engineered goat that could make spider silk, and the second about the food we eat every day. I believe that this could be great for the future of humanity: safer bridges and structures made from spider silk, and more food for more people. As long as everything is scientifically proven to be 100% safe, that is. We don't want to be eating tomatoes that can cause cancer or heart problems, and we don't want to make buildings that will one day collapse for a reason no one thought of.
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The subjects of both articles are interesting because they discuss the excellent advancements of human science and technology. Efficiently produced spider silk can revolutionize our crafting and building materials. However, I think graphene is a superior material, being better than spider silk in just about every way.
ReplyDeleteI didn't really like the CBS article because it did not make it seem like the writer or the people quoted knew what they're talking about. It mentioned how nature supposedly had rules and made a comparison to Chicken Little as if it was supposed to make sense; not to mention several typos. On the topic itself, I understand that genetic engineering can be needed to effectively produce our food. It was genetic engineering that saved our bananas from the Panama Disease. As long is it is safe to consume, which, in my limited experience, it is, I am all for some bananafish.
- Trevis Leung
The idea of taking two "good" things and making them into something "great" just by genetically engineering or altering two substance is mindboggling. I feel like although the idea is good the process is not. They may be getting to wrapped up in the "greatness" it will do to society and not the harms that may occur. Say they do one day make bridges out of spider silk and salmon corn takes over the popularity of regular corn...have they looked enough into the flaws and harmful effects crossing can do? Next thing you know we have hundreds of bridges collapsing and bullet proof vests killing officers instead of saving all because of a tiny flaw that may not be obvious or was overlooked. Or what if salmon corn makes regular corn extinct and by the time we realize harmful side effects its to late to bring regular corn back causing an unbalance with all food groups. I feel like our nation craves the idea of always needing or wanting something better when not necessary. We already have corn and we have steel.. why are w trying to find solutions to problems that don't need to be solved. I would be more for the idea of crossing things if it could one day possibly cure cancer.... not maybe cause cancer.
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I thought both articles were very interesting. The first article talked about the spider goat. They were created for the silk spiders make. This would be very helpful because spider silk is five times stronger than steel and about three times tougher than man-made fibers. If scientists got enough of this silk than they could make things that are very helpful such as lighter bulletproof vests. The next article was about salmon corn. I find it so amazing how they can genetically make food larger. This can really help people who do not always have enough food. Clearly both these articles were very interesting. -Eric Pushman
ReplyDeleteGenetically engineering two things into one can be good or bad. Some harmful effects can be triggered by the two crossing paths. But, although it does have consequences, it can have benefits. Like the salmon corn or banana fish can supply cheap food to the hungry. Also, with the steel even though it has been around for a long time, spider silk can be a good solution and cheaper way to replace steel. However, the unnecessary desire to cross things isn't always good. How will they ever produced a proof vest out of spider silk and with the goat milk too? The gene crossing article is hard to read because on the daily, many people eat those genetically modified foods even me; even though it's efficient and quickly produced, it doesn't mean that it is good for you.
ReplyDeleteI have never read two more interesting and intriguing articles in my life. I was thoroughly pleasured and satisfied with all that they had to offer. In regards to the Spider-Goat, it seems like a solid swag idea that could really produce numerous helpful, useful, and innovative advancements in various practical situations. The author mentioned lighter-weight, yet equally/equivocally durable/withstanding, bulletproof vests. Imagining such intuitive progress and products is truly miraculous, as a significant amount of practitioners may find such utilities useful. Regarding the Salmon-Corn, due to the politics, lobbyists, et al., I think it's virtually inevitable that GMOs with exist and flourish throughout the U.S. Personally, I do not have much of a problem with Salmon-Corn, either. I found it hysterical that "in Japan, protesters raise concerns that biotech corn pollen poisons butterflies, a possibility the U.S. EPA calls a minimal concern."
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I found the Spider goat article very interesting. The silk produced by the spider goat is stronger than steel and can even create a bulletproof vest that is lighter. The silk from a spider goat would lead to incredible advances in technology.The Salmon Corn, in my opinion is okay. It can make food larger in size and quantity. Altogether both articles were very interesting.
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The spider goat article was atonising. To think that we could create such durable, strong, and light material is insane. Genetic engineering can really do some revolutionary things. The Corn and Salmon combo and others like it are causing a massive change to the produce we buy. While some critics dislike the idea of these genetically engineered foods, we realy have cross-breeded these produces for a very long time. It may be more dramatic of a breeding combonation, but it is still not that much of a difference from what we had done before.
ReplyDeleteGenetics have always been a delicate subject. People often question the ethics of altering genetics, and some even think of it as "playing God". Sometimes, though, good can come of genetic modification. For instance, in the Spider Goat Article, it stated that the artificial spider silk could eventually create lightweight body army and biodegradable fishing line. Therefore, it could be used in the military and police force and also offer an environmentally-friendly approach to fishing. This process would be optimal if it didn't harm the goats, and only time will tell if it does. As far as the Salmon Corn article goes, I do not think genetically modified FOODS are a good idea. Since this technology began around 6 years ago, there is NO way we could know for sure that these products do not come with adverse health effects. The whole GMO process seems to have been rushed. Before the mass production and sale of GMOs, more research on their effects should have been done. This research could take a lifetime, but it's better to be safe than sorry.
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Genetic Engineering can be considered unnatural or unethical by critics. Ultimately, these titles are given new unorthodox ideas that defy the knowledge we know and live by. Considering the spiderweb made from goats and the salmon corn, it is interesting to know scientists are thinking of completely bizarre ways to go about engineering. This is a good thing. Just as it seemed everything was thought of, they incorporate different unique methods to change the game once again. In my opinion, I believe these genetically modified products are not bad or dangerous, since they only present themselves as a gain for our society. Being able to make a strong, thin, string that's similar to a spiderweb can be beneficial to environmentalist, to engineers, and maybe even to doctors and surgeons. With the fish and tomato example in the corn article, the combinations they are creating could revolutionize the way we consider and consume food.
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Science continues to transcend our realities. I would have never thought that combining the genes of a goat and a spider to formulate a genetics modification process would amount in reaching such desired outcomes in producing this artificial spider silk. However, the experiment had and has much research to be done to perfect it as it was only 20-40% stronger as authentic spider silk at the time. I've read news before from 2011 about this skin made up of the same material combined with human skin that can withstand bullets at minimal speeds; it has yet to be widely released to the public. With genetically engineered food, I feel this process can prove to be efficient for humanity and the increasing population. I don't much qualms about the production and distribution of these foods as long as they have been thoroughly tested multiple times for a guarantee in safe consumption.
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The spider silk article opens my mind to several possibilities. Could it really be possible that bridges eventually get made out of spider silk? How much more can the silk take than regular body armor? Are there better ways of getting the silk than through goats? As soon as it was mentioned that it was difficult to get the silk from spiders I got this image of separate glass boxes for each spider with two trees to hang the web between and some bugs placed in there as well. What would be wrong with this? The food article does not surprise me at all and makes complete sense. The more people there are, the more food that is needed. It would cost more money and take longer to make completely natural food for everybody. The only worry I have relates to the rat experiment. The findings are frightening and I hope that it has been redone since and found to have different results. Other than that, I don't mind eating tomatoes that won't freeze.
ReplyDeleteAs long as genetically modified products are safe for their specific use and they don't harm people or the environment I don't think there is any problem with them. Since they can help feed the world, prevent people from dying, reduce pesticide use, etc. people should certainly use them to do good.
ReplyDeleteThe genetically modified food products are really something to think about for the future. They made the point that the population may double and these "super foods" would help to feed everyone. So far, no problems suggest that these products are harmful so genetically modifying food can only benefit people. As for the spider silk in the goats, it would be helpful if we can extract a lot more silk than we can from a spider, but is the amount of silk we extract from the goat a substantial amount? You would need a ton of silk to build a bridge. Other than that, the idea of using the spider silk would be very helpful because it is so strong. -Katie Cabrera
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