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In reply to the discussion: Russia Suspends Use of Genetically Modified Corn [View all]evirus
(852 posts)15. How is this any different than the occasional bad study put out by climate denialists?
The study referenced is heavily flawed;
-the rats used are known for developing cancer under a wide range of conditions.
-no data was provided regarding the amount of food given or if it was treated for fungal agents which is known to contribute to cancer development in that species).
- the sample sizes are considerably low (lower than 50 rats in each group)
-inconsistent results among the multiple test groups.
-unconventional statistical analysis.
-etc
http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn22287-study-linking-gm-crops-and-cancer-questioned.html
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Maybe after Somalia suspends it, the U.S. MIGHT consider suspending it, too. nt
valerief
Sep 2012
#1
Russia has access to whether corn is GMO, or not? But U.S. citizens purchasing it don't?
Trillo
Sep 2012
#3
Another reason to avoid HF corn syrup, and any food or beverage that contains it
peacebird
Sep 2012
#14
How is this any different than the occasional bad study put out by climate denialists?
evirus
Sep 2012
#15
The luddites alleady "know" that GMOs are teh evil, they are just looking for verification.
Odin2005
Sep 2012
#16
All substances should be proven safe before they are allowed into the environment not
byeya
Sep 2012
#30
That is for scientists to quibble about. I guess we can agree to disagree once again! n/t
AAO
Sep 2012
#49
You don't accept what the scientists say now, so why you would accept something different?
HuckleB
Sep 2012
#62
Monsanto scientists? No I don't trust them. They are paid by Mosanto to produce an outcome.
AAO
Sep 2012
#72
Well if you thnik it's a red herring, then the discussion is over. Agree to disagree...
AAO
Sep 2012
#75
You seem to be jumping from one thing to another without addressing the last points.
HuckleB
Sep 2012
#76
Just out of curiousity what's your reaction to the Stanford organics study?
JackRiddler
Sep 2012
#63
The one where they said that there is no difference between organic and genetically modified food?
darkangel218
Sep 2012
#64
Scientists Under Attack (when their research shows health related problems with eating GMOs)
JohnyCanuck
Sep 2012
#67
Quite an article. GM promoters aren't just anti-science, they're anti-people.
Prometheus Bound
Sep 2012
#80