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Showing Original Post only (View all)Virus DNA hidden in GMO crops [View all]
http://www.nationofchange.org/safety-group-blows-lid-secret-virus-hidden-gmo-crops-1360337646In the EFSA report, which can be read online, you can find (within the scientific wording) that researchers discovered a previously unknown viral gene that is known as Gene VI. Whats concerning is that not only is the rogue gene found in the most prominent GMO crops and about 63% of GMO traits approved for use (54 out of 86 to be precise), but it can actually disrupt the very biological functions within living organisms. Popular GMO crops such as Roundup-Ready soybeans, NK603, and MON810 corn were found to contain the gene that induces physical mutations. NK603 maize, of course, was also recently linked to the development of mass tumors in rats.
According to Independent Science News, Gene VI also inhibits RNA silencing. As you may know, RNA silencing has been pinpointed as vital for the proper functioning of gene expression when it comes to RNA. Perhaps more topically, it is a defense mechanism against viruses in plants and animals alike. On the contrary, many viruses have developed genes that disable this protective process. Independent Science News reports that the Gene VI is one such gene.
Overall, there is a degree of knowledge on Gene VI. What we do know going by information within the report is that the gene:
Helps to assemble virus particles
Inhibits the natural defense of the cellular system
Produces proteins that are potentially problematic
Makes plants susceptible to bacterial pathogens
All of which are very significant effects that should be studied in depth by an independent team of scientists after GMO products are taken off the market pending further research on the entire array of associated diseases. And that does not even include the effects we are unaware of.
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So this virus gene, which is naturally occurring, has been demonstrated to cause problems?
Buzz Clik
Feb 2013
#4
Somehow, I don't think Monsanto wants to recruit volunteers to see how widely it is expressed.
Overseas
Feb 2013
#10
They're out there mocking peoples' concerns. Hoping social pressure can bully people into acceptance
Overseas
Feb 2013
#16
K&R. Hope we decide to choose safety and stop the GMOs now. Rather than discover later
Overseas
Feb 2013
#8
This is just a previously undiscovered one that causes mutations and tumors if expressed.
Overseas
Feb 2013
#12
Actually it does seem to be inherently more harmful. I have seen some evidence on film.
Overseas
Feb 2013
#31
Yup--tomatoes fuck salmon all the time and produce hybrid offspring, right? n/t
eridani
Feb 2013
#90
The common genes shared are those that rarely change at all, like those for histone proteins
eridani
Feb 2013
#92
Thats the whole point, nature does not splice material from a fish into corn.
FogerRox
Jun 2013
#137
Exactly!!! The problem with Monsanto is their business practices, not the science.
Buzz Clik
Feb 2013
#24
why has monsanto's crap been banned in some countries, and failed to boot?
farminator3000
Feb 2013
#81
I didn't get past the "previously undiscovered virus". That's bullshit. You didn't read any of it.
Buzz Clik
Feb 2013
#29
I did read the thing. It discusses genetic mutations and tumors. Real concerns.
Overseas
Feb 2013
#30
the virus that occurs in nature is NOT inserted into the DNA with a bacteria
farminator3000
Feb 2013
#84
Go to the OP. Click the link to the article. Click the link to the original article. Read it.
Buzz Clik
Feb 2013
#48
Again? And, rather than give us something from the scientific literature, it's back to the websites.
Buzz Clik
Feb 2013
#89
i'm glad i have offended you, because you have really blown your argument now! cheerio!
farminator3000
Feb 2013
#117
This is your style -- you paste in more and more irrelevant shit hoping I'll give up.
Buzz Clik
Feb 2013
#123
Human life expectancy: 35 years. Is this the way that World population will be controlled?
DhhD
Feb 2013
#14
That was NOT your original claim. Have you given up on the "previously undiscovered" claim?
Buzz Clik
Feb 2013
#71
sure is, do you want to continue the part about monsanto's safety study being 3 MONTHS TOTAL?
farminator3000
Feb 2013
#124
May these people rot in Hell. Although I take that back because I don't even like to wish bad
Maraya1969
Feb 2013
#106
if you are going to read that, you should read this, too. (because those answers aren't right)
farminator3000
Feb 2013
#134