As society continues to evolve and progress, so do the needs of the population. New advances in biotechnology, especially the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), have become a controversial topic in the early 21st century. What makes it controversial is that the process involves an organism whose genetic material has been modified through genetic engineering techniques. The technology is used to alter the composition of organisms such as animals, plants or bacteria. GMOs are the source of many modified foods and are widely used in scientific research to produce other goods as well. (Wald, 2013) The controversy involves ethical, legal and social perspectives. The use of genetically modified foods has caused many to reconsider their moral principles. The University of Washington's IMPACT Center conducted a survey targeting poverty-stricken countries such as Mexico, Chile and India, focusing on attitudes toward GM crops. The survey included both poor and wealthy demographics. In Chile and Mexico, 70% of participants said they would be willing to buy genetically modified foods if they contained vitamins or nutrients or used fewer pesticides. In India, 88% of participants said they would purchase genetically modified foods. (Ling, 2013) There is a definite need for food resources, but there are concerns about the use of genetically modified foods. These foods can cause antibiotic resistance in people who consume foods containing pesticides and an increased risk of cancer, gastrointestinal diseases and other autoimmune problems. (Wald, 2013) The question needs to be asked: is it worth the risk of consuming genetically modified foods for terminal diseases? The cons overshadow the benefits of genetically modified foods. In 2006, 97% of global crops were grown with transgenic genes. Did the United States grow 53%...middle of the paper...unlike men?" International Journal of Business, Marketing, and Decision Sciences [IJBMDS] 6.1 (2013): 62+. Academic OneFile. Web. 28 November 2013. Schonwald, Josh. “Designing the Future of Food: Tomorrow's Genetically Modified Food and Farmed Fish Will Be More Sustainable and Much Healthier than Much of What We Eat Today—If We Can Overcome Our Fears and to hug him. . Here's how one foodie learned to stop worrying and love 'Frankenfood.'" The Futurist May-June 2012: 24+. General OneFile. Web. November 29, 2013. Wald, Micahael. "Genetically Modified Organisms Dangerous or Necessary GMOs ? " Original Internist September 2013: 129+. General OneFile. Web. November 28, 2013. Whitman, Deborah. “Genetically Modified Foods: Harmful or Helpful?”. Genetically Modified Foods: Harmful or Helpful?. ProQuest, n.d. Web. November 28. 2013. .