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Since 1992, biogenetically altered crops have been for sale to the American farmer, with genes borrowed from bacteria, viruses, insects a
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Biogenetic Engineering: A Response to the Societal Needs of Mankind Joseph Bohn University of North Carolina- Greensboro Biogenetic Engineering: A Response to the Societal Needs of Mankind In the mid-1800's, the Irish potato famine, caused by the fungus Phytophthora infestans, killed more than a million people and resulted in massive Irish emigration to the United States. For centuries, farmers have struggled to battle insects, weeds and microorganisms that destroy their crops. So many major events in history have occurred as a result of plant disease epidemics or insect infestations. (Patlak 2000) For that reason, the benefits of biogenetic engineering are unquestionable. Today, many people believe that technology is both a friend and an enemy. On one hand, some say that it makes tasks easier, cleaner and helps us lead healthy lives. On the other hand, some say that it perpetuates a culture without moral foundation. (Postman 1992) Indisputably, the staggering growth of technology has emerged...
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