The creation of genetically modified organisms has expanded over many years. It all started in 1865 when Gregor Mendel observed hereditary characteristics in pea plants. Nearly forty years later, Andrei Nikolaevich Belozersky was the first to isolate DNA, or “factors,” as Mendel defined it, in its pure state (Life Sciences Foundation, Purification of DNA). This revelation sparked the start of DNA innovations. After Watson and Crick discovered the structure of DNA, scientists continued to crack the code and DNA modification became possible when Professor Herbert Boyer created recombinant DNA (Chemical Heritage Foundation, Paul Berg, Herbert W. Boyer and Stanley N. Cohen). He was able to create recombinant DNA by splicing the desired trait and inserting it into a cloning vector that would allow the gene to be transferred and expressed in organisms (HudsonAlpha Institute of Biotechnology, How are GMOs Made?). He continued this work with Keiichi Itakura, a scientist at City of Hope Medical Center, to create the first genetically modified organism. Their creation of a “plasmid encoding human insulin” called Humulin would soon cause widespread concern around the world (Chemical Heritage Foundation, Paul Berg, Herbert W. Boyer, and Stanley N. Cohen). Although it has been the subject of debate over widespread health concerns, the production of genetically modified organisms does not pose health risks, but it does increase profits for the agricultural industry, the medical field and the economy. The agricultural industry is the one that benefits the most. Genetically modified organisms allow farmers to produce crops that are resistant to climatic conditions. Specifically, the genes of Arabidopsis, a related flowering plant...... middle of article ......013.ISAAA. “Drought Tolerant Plants, Genetic Engineering”. International service for the acquisition of agro-biotechnological applications. Np, March 2008. Web. November 9, 2013. Krishnamurthi, K., S. Saravana Devi and T. Chakrabarti. “DNA damage caused by pesticide-contaminated soil. » Biomedical and Environmental Sciences 19 (2006): 429. Web.Life Sciences Foundation. “DNA purification.” Life Sciences Foundation: timelines. Np, and Web. 09 November 2013. Phillips, T. (2008) Genetically modified organisms (GMOs): transgenic crops and recombinant DNA technology. Nature educationRoos, Robert. "FDA approves first flu vaccine grown in insect cells." Center for Infectious Diseases and Policy. Np, January 17, 2013. Web. November 9, 2013. Schmidt, Charles W. “Genetically Modified Foods: Reproductive Uncertainty.” » Environmental Health Perspectives 113.8 (2005): 530. EBSCO. Internet. September 29. 2013.