What is a genetically modified organism?

Genetically modified organisms are “plants or animals that have been genetically engineered with DNA from bacteria, viruses or other plants and animals. These experimental combinations of genes from different species cannot occur in nature or in traditional crossbreeding” (Non-GMO Project). Although the abundance of genetically modified organisms is increasing in the modern world, the idea has received a lot of controversy for it’s unnatural attempt to “better” the food industry. For over the past decade, the ongoing argument over the dangers of genetically modified organisms has remained a significant global dispute. Although many argue that genetically modified organisms have more advantages than disadvantages, the vast majority of people protest against this claim.