I have to write an essay and the question is Should scientis

I have to write an essay and the question is, \"Should scientists create genetically modified foods?\" and I have no idea what to write.

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Many plants we eat today are a result of genetic modifications that would never occur in nature. Scientists have long been altering the genes of food crops, to boost food production and to make crops more pest-, drought- and cold-resistant

Genetically modified foods or GM foods, also known as genetically engineered foods, are foods produced from organisms that have had changes introduced into their DNA using the methods of genetic engineering. Genetic engineering techniques allow for the introduction of new traits as well as greater control over traits than previous methods such as selective breeding and mutation breeding. The first genetically modified plant was produced in 1983, using an antibiotic-resistant tobacco plant. Commercial sale of genetically modified foods began in 1994. Most food modifications have primarily focused on cash crops in high demand by farmers such as soybean, corn, canola, and cotton. Genetically modified crops have been engineered for resistance to pathogens and herbicides and for better nutrient profiles.

Proponents of genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, say that farmers who grow these crops are able to use fewer environmentally damaging pesticides. The increased yields of GMO crops, they also argue, are essential to feeding the world\'s growing population, and proponents say that numerous studies have shown that genetically modified foods are safe to eat. However, some that say the claims of those benefits are overblown. They say farmers growing GMO crops have actually increased their use of herbicides, and widespread use of the crops, they say, have also led to an increase in herbicide- and pesticide-resistant weeds and insects and, they argue, there is still no scientific consensus on the long-term safety of these foods.

There is a scientific consensus that currently available food derived from GM crops poses no greater risk to human health than conventional food, but that each GM food needs to be tested on a case-by-case basis before introduction. Nonetheless, members of the public are much less likely than scientists to perceive GM foods as safe. Opponents claim that long-term health risks have not been adequately assessed and propose various combinations of additional testing, labeling. The advocacy group European Network of Scientists for Social and Environmental Responsibility, disputes the claim that \"science\" supports the safety of current GM foods, proposing that each GM food must be judged on case-by-case basis. Multiple disputed studies have claimed health effects relating to GM foods or to the pesticides used with them

The genetically modified foods controversy consists of a set of disputes over the use of food made from genetically modified crops. The disputes involve consumers, farmers, biotechnology companies, governmental regulators, non-governmental organizations, environmental and political activists and scientists. The major disagreements include whether GM foods can be safely consumed, harm the environment and/or are adequately tested and regulated

I think scientist should clears all these disputes and doubts with proof so that people will rethink and welcome the GM foods.