Organisms
such as Plants, Animals and Bacteria are also capable of initiating
change in our society. In this short article, I will focus on two (2), out of the many
social problems, that involve Biological Organisms as the main culprit: the spread of diseases and food security. Spread of Diseases
In the Philippines, the spread of dengue virus has been an epidemic. Many lives have been lost and many have been impaired because of the viruses carried by a certain type of mosquito. The spread of this specific disease have, in one way or another changed the attitude of people towards their surroundings. It is common knowledge that the mosquito-carrying virus is thriving in stagnant waters found in homes and the neighborhood. Coupled with the laudable information drive of the Department of Health regarding the dengue mosquito, people are now aware and are well-equipped on how to eliminate or lessen the said vector.
