Public cities around the world are increasingly involved in a wide range of new technologies without realizing it. From super computers that calculate the movement of satellites without human involvement, to portable personal computers. Consumers are drawn to a huge array of brand new scientific advances accompanied by confusing new terms. The Food and Drug Administration, commonly known as the FDA, is focusing much of its time on food biotechnology. The all-encompassing use of biotechnology applied to agriculture and food production increases deeply felt environmental, economic and ethical concerns. The release of genetically modified organisms into the environment raises worrying questions regarding the promising serious risk to human health. Genetic engineering or genetic modification is a procedure that requires direct human manipulation of the organism's genetic makeup, altering its DNA, which would not commonly occur under natural circumstances. . Such applications include the implementation of human genes in animals as well as animal genes in other animals and plants. The industry that practices this genetic modification is commonly known as biotechnology. In the coming years, the industry plans to release genetically modified bacteria, viruses and transgenic animals into the environment. With the release of engineered organisms, many feel apprehensive and concerned about the potential harm it could cause to human health. Because modified organisms are living, they are more likely to be unpredictable than chemicals. Jeremy Rifkin suggests that “the long-term cumulative environmental impact of releasing thousands of genetically modified organisms could equally be destroyed… half of paper… Fry-Revere, Sigrid. "The cloning of animals for food is morally permissible." Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2009. In question. Gale Opposing views in context. Network. December 1, 2010. Pollack, Andrew. “FDA Hearing Focuses on Labeling of Genetically Modified Salmon.” New York Times September 22, 2010: B3 (L). Gale Opposing views in context. Network. December 1, 2010. Pollack, Andrew. “Near Rules for Animal Engineering.” New York Times September 18, 2008: C15(L). Gale Opposing views in context. Network. December 3, 2010.Phillips, Susan C. “Genetically Modified Foods.” CQ Researcher 4.29 (1994): 673-696.CQ Researcher. Network. December 1, 2010. Entine, Jon. “Genetically modified foods are safe.” Ethical Society (April 2006). Rpt. in genetically modified foods. Ed. Nancy Harris. San Diego: Greenhaven Press, 2003. In question. Gale Opposing views in context. Network. December 5. 2010