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In reply to the discussion: Journal retracts genetically modified corn study that found tumor risk in rats [View all]djean111
(14,255 posts)42. I am shrugging at the attempt to make light of doubts and fears about GMOs.
The only way to deal with GMOs is, I believe, is by getting enough people refusing to buy them.
This is totally about the money; the government is not going to help. IMO.
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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