Everyone knows that life is the ultimate secret of the universe. Although from a scientific point of view, life is only composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur, calcium and other elements, and it can be determined that life is a metabolite under the control of energy. It is genes that give the miraculous transformation from inorganic matter to organic life, and it should be said that genes contain the code of God.
Why? Because genes are too complex. If there is a planet like the earth, with high mountains and blue waters, and rivers rushing endlessly, when we are in close proximity, anyone will feel that such an environment must have life, and it is abnormal without life. But let's look at it from another angle, the genes that make up the simplest genetic vector of life --- may be composed of millions of base pairs. Can you imagine that at least millions of inanimate atoms organized together would give birth to the miracle of life? What is the mechanism here? If a bunch of gears were thrown together, even after 1 trillion years, I wouldn't believe that they would spontaneously organize into a watch. Not to mention so many inorganic atoms? Therefore, there must be an ultimate secret in this world that people have not yet known.
It is the genes that determine the world, which is splendid and splendid. But I don't believe that the goal of every life that exists or evolves is to naturally become food for other living beings. All life is selfish, without exception. Every life has survived to this day because it has mastered the unique skill of self-preservation that can harm others, otherwise we would not have seen them in the same world. The reason why we human beings have come to this day in the past when science has not yet been enlightened is also because of the blood and tears of countless ancestors. In other words, natural doesn't necessarily mean safe for us.
On the contrary, chickens, ducks, geese, cats, dogs, rabbits, horses, cows, sheep, grains and fruits, the bigger and more delicious the fruits are, the bigger and bigger the livestock, the more meat they produce, the pets are more and more cute, and the survival ability is getting worse and worse. The vast majority are not. If 400 seeds grow in an ear of corn in nature, it will not be able to reproduce without generations, because the competition for the survival of the offspring will lead to the failure of the grains. A pet rat has all kinds of charms, thrown into nature, it is difficult for it to survive, they are natural? No, they are the result of artificial selection, because in the long process of domestication, all life that is not conducive to man's preferences has been ruthlessly eliminated by man.
It is human instinct and nature to transform nature for our own use. In fact, humanity has profoundly changed the original face of the world. For example, you eat bananas, but have you ever seen the seeds? Not really. In fact, the banana fruit should be small seeds, but it does not conform to human taste, and finally through countless generations of artificial selection, the banana has become what it is today, it has become accustomed to the reproductive method of asexual cloning, but have you ever worried that eating bananas will lead to sterilization? Similarly, there are many crops such as potatoes and sweet potatoes, and aren't they all the consequences of human intervention? Think about it, have you ever been anxious about this?
Another way is to combine chromosomes to obtain the advantages of two species and obtain the greatest benefits, such as mules born to horses and donkeys, because the next generation after the combination of chromosomes, the chromosomes of the individual have become odd, therefore, it is normal to not be able to reproduce offspring, how can this be related to transgenesis? In fact, many of the seeds or fruits we like to eat, such as rice and apples, have chromosomes that are no longer diploid, but polyploid, don't you also eat them regularly? Are you even willing to spend a lot of money? Has it affected your health?
Moreover, many crops, such as grapes, corn, eggplant, cucumbers, carrots, cumin and other crops, are not native crops in China, and their history of introduction to China is far less than the history of our nation. If we look at it from the point of view of conspiracy theories, and we can also speculate from the point of view that several generations will cause harm to the human body, are we anxious? Not really.
Going back to the beginning of this article, we humans are currently unable to produce genes, and from this point of view, genes are the work of nature. Rather than accepting the simple and primitive methods of artificial selection or hybridization over a long period of time to produce biological traits that we are willing to accept, why should we resist directly combining genes to breed the crops we want? Isn't this genetically modified? It's like a house by the river, we would rather take a boat to the other side to get water than get water nearby, the only reason is that we are familiar with the original way, isn't it ridiculous?
The reason why we can be genetically modified is because there are mechanisms left on the chromosomes that we can exploit, not that we have really created anything, and from this point of view, genetically modified organisms do not violate the laws of nature. If one day, the development of our genetics has reached the level of free editing of genes, then almost all human diseases, such as cancer, aging, and the three highs, can be solved. Even human beings can freely customize their IQ, appearance, and even the amount of knowledge. I think the world will be a better place.
Even if it is a bit difficult to reach such a height, we can imagine that if we apply genetically modified technology to animals and produce various replaceable human organs used in surgery, will it solve the urgent needs of patients? Isn't this for the benefit of the people?
In fact, if we calm down, we can understand that genetically modified organisms are a high-tech technology. The goal of the state's huge investment in research and development is to strive for potential profits. Therefore, as long as it is a genetically modified crop, it must be superior in terms of disease resistance, yield, taste or nutrition, otherwise what is the goal of investing so many resources? Isn't it a violation of basic ethical common sense that so many bloggers keep making up jokes about genetically modified organisms? Would you believe it?
In addition, if the country promotes insect-resistant crops, then farmers will no longer use pesticides in large quantities, thus avoiding the extension of pollution to rivers, lakes and seas. At that time, the sky will be bluer, the water will be greener, and then the vast Northeast will reproduce the situation of beating roe deer and scooping fish, which is not good for you and me, everyone and the whole country?
Of course, some people's rejection of GMOs stems more from concerns about the uncertainty of the unknown. However, knowing the principle, our worries are at least half alleviated. The other half, from the professional ethics of Chinese scientists and China's most responsible attitude, is this not enough? There is too much uncertainty in this world, and it is useless to live in the present moment and grasp the things we can grasp and the things that cannot be grasped.