Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are a broad group of plants, animals, and bacteria that are engineered for a wide variety of applications ranging from agricultural production to scientific research.
Titanium and titanium alloys are used in airplanes, missiles and rockets where strength, low weight and resistance to high temperatures are important. Since titanium does not react within the human body, it is used to create artificial hips, pins for setting bones and for other biological implants. Unfortunately, the high cost of titanium has limited its widespread use. Titanium oxide (TiO 2) is used as a pigment to create white paint and accounts for the largest use of the element. Pure titanium oxide is relatively clear and is used to create titania, an artificial gemstone.
And titanium is also used in other procedures, as some hip replacements use titanium alloys. While many people with these implants seem to do fine, some people have asked whether titanium can be a trigger for Gravesâ Disease, Hashimotoâs Thyroiditis, or another autoimmune condition.here is no concrete evidence that having titanium implants can trigger an autoimmune response. However, this doesnât mean that itâs not possible, as other metals such as mercury and nickel have been associated with thyroid autoimmunity (5) (6) .