1. GENETICALLY MODIFIED
ORGANISMS
By Praveen Prachidamrong No.8
RatchanonTaepaisitpong No.9
Preraphan Srirojanapinyo No.
Narin Kittiwattanakul No.21

2. GMO
 Synthetic biology is the design of biological
systems that aren’t possible naturally. Here
we are studying GMO, one of the most well-
known synthetic biology.
 GMO (Genetically Modified Organisms) are
organisms, such as plants, animals, bacteria,
microorganisms, that are being modified by
processes of Genetic Engineering.
 Genetic Engineering is done by placing genes
from one organisms into another organisms.

3. History
 1900: Gregor Mendel – Improved plant
species by his genetic theory.
 1953: JamesWatson and Francis discovered
of double helix DNA structure. Scientists
were able to modify the DNA easily.
 1982: First genetically engineered human
insulin by bacteria.
 1992: FDA declares that GMO are not
inherently dangerous.

4. GMO in the future
 In the future, GMO could make animals (pigs,
cow, chicken) produce more meat. It could
also make fruits stale slower without using
radioactive radium. Currently, GMO foods
may be dangerous, but in the future, GMO
foods can provide your body substances that
help immune systems to improve immune
systems.

5.  GMOs are used in biological and medical
research, production of drugs, medicine, and
agriculture.
 Examples
 Making fruits bigger, fresher, tastier, which
makes it cheaper to buy.
 Penicillin is produced by fungi, though it’s not
changing genes.

6. NEWS about GMO
 “Concern about the dangers involved in the growing and harvesting
Genetically ModifiedOrganisms (GMOs) has been increasing. Many
farmers have adopted the use of these crops due to an increase in yields
over the first few years, but scientists and activists are worried that the
business side of the GMO issue is overshadowing the dangers to public
health that can be caused by their manufacture.
 Some of the more common GMOs have been modified to be resistant to
Roundup, a weed killer and pesticide.These genetically modified
organisms were created so that the pesticide could be applied to crops
without killing the plant as well, which allows farmers to produce yields
that are both larger and more visually appealing. Researchers have
recently discovered that large amounts of glyphosate, the active
chemical in Roundup, have been found in the produce that is found on
store shelves. Soybeans that have been treated with the chemical are
also used as animal feed for turkeys, cows, chickens, and pigs.”

7. Source
 http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/fe
atures/gmos_india/history.html