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In reply to the discussion: Journal retracts genetically modified corn study that found tumor risk in rats [View all]PaulaFarrell
(1,236 posts)13. If That's what she really said, she shouldn't be teaching microbiology
Plenty of things are dangerous to human beings, and they don't need to combine witrh human DNA to achievbe that
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Journal retracts genetically modified corn study that found tumor risk in rats [View all]
Archae
Nov 2013
OP
I remember asking my microbiology instructor if GMO crops are dangerous to humans
darkangel218
Nov 2013
#1
I think everything should be labeled with how its made and where its from and whats in it.
7962
Nov 2013
#24
Many studies of biotech food suggest problems more widespread than the role of glycophosphate.
proverbialwisdom
Nov 2013
#21
If the combination of mutation plant DNA with our DNA is not the cause of concern, than what it is?
darkangel218
Nov 2013
#31
All creatures of biology use the easiest and quickest routes to acquire building blocks for growth
nolabels
Dec 2013
#56
GM WATCH Press Release: Journal retraction of Séralini study is illicit, unscientific, and unethical
proverbialwisdom
Nov 2013
#3
Don't miss this documenting the tremendous support garnered by the study among many scientists.
proverbialwisdom
Nov 2013
#7
Study: Monsanto's Roundup Herbicide Linked to Cancer, Autism, Parkinson's
CountAllVotes
Nov 2013
#11
It says there are synergistic effects, things don't in general have single causes.
bemildred
Nov 2013
#20
Finally. Can't believe it was published to start with. Junk 'science' at it worst
idwiyo
Nov 2013
#18
Shrugging ain't enough, as GMOs are in at least 8 classes of food and now the "creators" of GMO fish
drynberg
Nov 2013
#29
MUST READ. Bottom, retraction letter; top, gmwatch press release (irrefutably measured/reasonable).
proverbialwisdom
Nov 2013
#36
To be honest I am more interested in what the science says but hey if it floats your boat
cstanleytech
Nov 2013
#40
Transparency is bad? If that's what you really think, it's s a glaring blindspot in judgement.
proverbialwisdom
Dec 2013
#47