“Genetically modifying foods can only have positive results for today's consumers”Genetic modification (GM), also known as Genetic engineering and recombinant DNA technology, is a process that involves combining DNA and then inserting the newly recombined DNA into cells to be expressed through protein synthesis. The use of this technology in food can have both positive and negative consequences. Genetic modification of foods can help first world countries by improving the economy and increasing food supplies, as well as third world countries by solving the problem of nutritional deficiencies. Despite this, genetic modification of foods can also have negative effects. These include disruption of the food chain and biodiversity, production of new, unknown allergens and even economic decline. Currently, the use and importation of genetically modified foods is permitted in Australia (Benefits of gene technology, nd), raising the question of whether genetic modification of foods can only have positive outcomes for consumers of today. a technique called transgenesis is used. This involves incorporating foreign DNA or a desired gene into the manipulated organism. DNA is a long molecule with a double helix structure, found in virtually all living organisms. It is made up of subunits called nucleotides and has the ability to self-replicate. Organisms that undergo transgenesis are transgenic. A range of techniques are available for transferring genes between organisms. The most common include microinjection and vectors. However, for genetic modification of foods, vectors are the most suitable method of transgenesis. The most common technique for using vectors is the middle of paper ......ied food.. [online] Available at: http://pioneerio.hubpages.com/hub/geneticalmodifiedfood [Accessed: April 7, 2014 ].NUFFIELD COUNCIL ON BIOETHICS. nd Possible benefits of genetically modified crops in developing countries. [online] Available at: http://www.nuffieldbioethics.org/gm-crops-developing-countries/gm-crops-developing-countries-possible-benefits-gm-crops-developing-co [Accessed: April 7, 2014 ] .Qiu, J. 2013. Genetically modified crops pass their benefits to weeds. p. 1. Available from: doi: doi:10.1038/nature.2013.13517.redOrbit. and golden rice. [online] Available at: http://www.redorbit.com/education/reference_library/science_1/genetical_modified_organisms/1112964755/golden-rice/ [Accessed: April 7, 2014]. Whitman, DB 2000. Genetically modified foods: harmful or useful?. [online] Available at: http://www.csa.com/discoveryguides/gmfood/overview.php [Accessed April 7 2014].