An organism genetically modified ( abbreviated GMO or GMO ) It is an organism in which genetic material has been altered using engineering genetica.1 2 the American definition also includes modifications made by selecting artificial3 4 genetic engineering allows you to modify organisms through transgenesis or the cisgenesis, i.e. the inclusion of one or more genes in the genome. GMOs include microorganisms such as bacteria or yeast, insects, plants, fish, and animals. These organisms are the source of genetically modified foods, and are widely used in scientific research to produce other goods other than foods. The term GMO is closely linked to the technical legal term, modified living organism are defined in the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety, which regulates international trade in GMOs living ( especially, " any living organism that possesses a combination of genetic material obtained through the use of modern biotechnology "? ).
