The growing controversy over genetically modified organisms (GMOs) has left many Americans and people around the world with various questions and concerns about what they are actually putting into their bodies. The issue at hand is one that, although very dominant in the world today, many are still not educated on the issue and have not been informed of the facts. GMOs were released into the world without much question or second thought and it's time America listened to what should have been said many years ago. Although more than ninety percent of the food consumed every day in the United States has been genetically modified, many today believe that the food they eat every day is perfectly healthy, safe, and beneficial to them. Conversely, others will argue that food has become poisonous, unsanitary, and harmful to the health of themselves and others due to the ongoing problem of genetically modified foods. As food production grows and more and more suspicions rise to the surface, many people are left with the begging question: “Are GMOs really bad for us?” Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and there are many out there who would like to believe one side or the other. Regardless of who believes what, once research is conducted in hopes of gaining a better understanding of the issue, we will know what genetically modified organisms really are, where genetically modified crops come from, and whether genetically modified crops are harming or benefiting. the population. world. Genetically modified organisms are defined as “An organism whose genetic characteristics have been altered by the insertion of a modified gene from another organism using genetic engineering techniques” (“AAAS,” 2012). Typical... half of the paper... they research and decide for themselves whether genetically modifying crops is wrong, the problem would be a much smaller ratio of pros and cons. Referring to the above statement in “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of GMOs,” it would be quite difficult to have something on the shelves of every grocery store if it wasn't safe or beneficial to people's health. “Corn, rice, canola oil and soybeans were all among the first to become FDA-approved GMOs during the mid-1990s.” (Hennessey, 2012). Hennessey (2012) then goes on to say, “Today, the FDA has approved over 40 seeds and plants for genetic modification.” Whether “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of GMOs” or the article written by Rachel Hennessey is true, it is clear that not all genetically modified foods are adequately evaluated, researched or tested due to the great controversy that exists over a single problem..