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Genetic engineering the process of modification of organisms, this is important because genetic modification can help in providing a sustainable source of nutrients for people living in poverty stricken countries. An example is seen in a partnership between Zambia, a country in Eastern Africa, and the European Union in an attempt to provide food for the starving populations. Zambia denied the genetically modified maize for a period of time which caused famine and death in the society until they finally passed regulations allowing the genetically modified maize to be given to the Zambian  population. This positively affected the population by decreasing the percentage of starving population.

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Linda MacDonald Glenn - discusses issues regarding ethics of biotechnology

America bioethicist, healthcare educator, lecturer, consultant, and attorney-at-law

Her research specifically encompasses legal and ethical impacts of technologies

She has many published works

Focus for Health - discusses ethical considerations regarding GMOs specifically looking at safety testing, farming practices, pesticides and the environment, and pesticides and our health.

Entire corporation dedicated to research of human and environmental health

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Dr. Marshall Martin - discusses regulation processes

Professor of Agricultural Economics at Purdue University

Two publications regarding agriculture (one on biotechnology)

Britannica Encyclopedia (Norman Myers) - discusses pros and cons on GM foods

Norman Myers is a British environmentalism specializing in biodiversity

Many publications regarding the environment

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Genetic engineering is the modification of certain characteristics of an organism. Genetic engineering can have many advantages and disadvantages on the consumers, the farmers, and the environment. Genetic engineering can help improve poverty stricken countries by providing essential nutrients not naturally found in their environments. It can also provide negative effects, a lot of things that are still under scientific investigation. The American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM) "cites animal studies showing organ damage, gastrointestinal and immune system disorders, accelerated aging, and infertility."

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What policies are in place to regulate genetic modification of food for consumers?

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What are the ethical implications of genetic engineering on plants and animals, specifically which is affecting consumers?