The Moral and Ethical Issues associated with DNA Technology
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The Moral and Ethical Issues associated with DNA Technology The topic of genetically modified crops has been one of popular debate in recent years, there are many different issues that people disagree over and the argument over whether or not they are commercially grown in Europe still continues. "Strong anti-GM technology sentiment in some parts of Europe has been influencing the food supply chains for 3-4 years. This has contributed to the development of distinct non-GM derived food and feed markets and effectively halted the EU wide approvals process for GMOs. On the 17th October 2002 new rules governing the safety approval of field trials and the growing of genetically modified (GM) crops came into force in the European Union (EU). Many people believe that this legislation is an important new step in facilitating the wider commercialisation of GM crops in Europe." www.bioportfolio.com/pgeconomics/gm_europe.htm The first step in genetically modifying a plant is...


