GMO Project

         GMOs Project by Angel and Sebastian


                 Corn
Genetically modified maize (corn) was introduced in 1994 and is a genetically modified crop.
Specific maize strains have been genetically engineered to express agriculturally-desirable traits,
including resistance to pests and herbicides. Maize strains with both traits are now in use in multiple
countries.
         


Mosquitoes
Introduced:
Genetically Modified mosquitoes were made in 2002.
Genetically Modified (GM) Mosquitoes, developed during the past several decades of research in
university laboratories, are being used to combat mosquito-borne pathogens – including viruses such
as dengue and Zika – in many locations around the globe, including the United States. Progress is
also being made to use GM mosquitoes to combat malaria, the most devastating mosquito-borne
disease, although field releases for malaria control have not yet taken place.
                 
GloFish
A genetically modified glofish is a brand of genetically modified freshwater zebrafish.
Scientists insert a fluorescent protein gene to the embryo before the fish hatches. They
were made in 2001 and then available to buy in 2003.
Purpose:

Fluorescent glofish are bred to protect environmental pollutants. Scientists can determine
when a waterway is contaminated.

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