Hasan Muntaha G
Department of Veterinary Public Health, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq.
Open Vet J. 2025 Apr;15(4):1536-1541. doi: 10.5455/OVJ.2025.v15.i4.3. Epub 2025 Apr 30.
A unique class of gene biotechnology known as genetic modification modifies the genetic makeup of living things such as microbes, plants, and animals. Several possible advantages and hazards are associated with gene biotechnology. Due to increased food demands and improved food quality, interest in using gene technology to produce food has grown. Genetically modified (GM) foods have the potential to address a large number of hunger and malnutrition problems worldwide. In addition to helping to maintain the environment by boosting yield and lowering dependency on artificial pesticides and herbicides, concerns and debates around GM foods and crops typically center on issues including food security, consumer choice and labeling, human and environmental safety, and preservation. Some significant issues related to the safety, ecological, and environmental threats, as well as the health risks associated with GM foods and recombinant technology, will also be covered in this review. We concluded that it is important to consider the detrimental effects of gene technology on humans, animals, and the environment. Adequate regulations should be in place before GM food is introduced into food markets to ensure consumer safety and the necessity of continuing research to track the long-term impacts of GM technologies on human health and environment, addressing worries about unforeseen consequences. Also, the efforts of scientists and legislators are essential for the global future of GM ingredients.
一种被称为基因改造的独特基因生物技术类别改变了微生物、植物和动物等生物的基因构成。基因生物技术存在若干潜在的优势和风险。由于食品需求增加以及食品质量提升,利用基因技术生产食品的兴趣日益浓厚。转基因食品有潜力解决全球大量的饥饿和营养不良问题。除了通过提高产量和减少对人工农药及除草剂的依赖来帮助保护环境外,围绕转基因食品和作物的担忧与争论通常集中在食品安全、消费者选择与标签、人类和环境安全以及保护等问题上。本综述还将涵盖一些与转基因食品和重组技术相关的安全、生态和环境威胁以及健康风险的重大问题。我们得出结论,考虑基因技术对人类、动物和环境的有害影响非常重要。在转基因食品进入食品市场之前应制定适当的法规,以确保消费者安全,并继续进行研究以追踪转基因技术对人类健康和环境的长期影响,解决对不可预见后果的担忧。此外,科学家和立法者的努力对于转基因成分的全球未来至关重要。