Synthesis Outline


Introduction


Hook- For twelve millennia, humans have crossed-breed the best of two crops or animals in the hopes of spawning a better version of the two.  It is how we get a diversity of crops and livestock such as bok choi, banana, corn, domesticated horses, and cows.  Today we have accelerated and expanded upon artificial selection to the point where we can add traits form one organism to another directly
Question- Are GMO foods safe to eat, nutritional, and easy to grow for consumers?
Thesis- GMO foods when eaten are safe and nutritious, but we should be cautious of the pollen that can spread from the crops and unintentionally hurt plants and animals.

Body
1: Many of the experts in the articles say that GMOs, when eaten by humans, are completely safe (Freedman, 2013; Williams, 2018; Verma, 2011; de Santis 2018).  Some articles do cite the risks of altering an area of a crop’s DNA and producing unintentional results (Ludwig, 2018).
2: GMO farming has shown improved yields (Paul, 2018), but concerns the pollination from GM crops to pollen carriers and unmodified plants (Ludwig, 2018).
3: GMO foods can contain increased amounts of micronutrients (Williams, 2018). Some sources state that using genes from one species on another might cause allergic reactions (de Santis, 2018).

Conclusion
Summary- In conclusion, the GMO foods we have now are just as safe and more nutritious than unmodified foods. Farming GM crops has shown substantial yield and helps farmers in developing countries, but the spread of GM pollen can disrupt the ecosystem. We should keep in mind the addition of RoundUp and other pesticides can do further damage to the ecosystem as well.
Gap- Further research should be conducted on ways that GM crops can be grown and not affect unmodified plants or other organisms. Perhaps urban growing is useful here.
Moving Forward- You can feel safe eating a GMO; it is engineered for safety and human consumption.

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