Genetically modified organisms are plants or animals that have been scientifically engineered with various DNA from microorganisms. They are scientifically engineered organisms tested in laboratories to increase certain traits: insects, bacteria and viruses. Every time we go to the supermarket, we don't know whether the edible foods are naturally produced or genetically modified. Be it fruits, vegetables or meat, they are all genetically modified. Consumer ignorance has worsened the scenario. Despite this ignorance, the media has kept people well informed about the impacts of genetically modified foods. Researchers also debated the question of stopping genetic modification, which was never concluded. In the agriculture department, genetic modification is playing a significant role by providing weather protection to crops. However, they can significantly increase the risk of cancer. We don't realize that we are eating these harmful toxins in our food without proper labeling. Genetically modified organisms represent a serious cause for concern not only for consumption but for the ecological system; the media constantly describes its merits and demerits, consumers tend to ignore it, and scientists continue to argue that it is neither safe nor dangerous. Biotechnological applications in medicine, industry, and agriculture enable the production of important products, thus influencing the national economy and revenue. Genetic modifications on microorganisms, plants and animals are the main techniques for producing a desirable trait or product in biotechnology applications. However, genetically modified organisms also give rise to heated debate on aspects such as the safety and environmental impact of transg...... middle of document ......June 2014."GMO: researchers discuss the safety of genetically modified foods." Fox News. FOX News Network, July 14, 2013. Web. June 19, 2014.HIZ, Meliha Merve and Cüneyt AKI. “The Nightmare: Genetically Modified Organisms as Alien Species.” Transylvanian Review of Systematic and Ecological Research 16.1 (2014): 135-147. Academic research completed. Network. June 18, 2014.Krepie, Marie. "Genetically modified foods." Google Books. Diplomatica Verlag, 2010. Web. 19 June 2014.Parker, Laura. “The Battle Over GMO Labeling Is Heating Up—Here's Why.” National geographic. National Geographic Society, January 11, 2014. Web. June 18, 2014."Modified Crops Reveal the Hidden Cost of Resistance." Penn State News. The Pennsylvania State University, October 26, 2009. Web. June 17, 2014. Rabin, Rony. "Information not present on the label." The New York Times. The New York Times Company, May 26, 2013. Web. June 17 2014