Tag: gmo
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Evidence of GMO Harm in Pig Study
from sustainablepulse.com: A groundbreaking new study [1] shows that pigs were harmed by the consumption of feed containing genetically modified (GM) crops. GM-fed females had on average a 25% heavier uterus than non-GM-fed females, a possible indicator of disease that requires further investigation. Also, the level of severe inflammation in stomachs was markedly higher in…
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Japan cancels tender to purchase U.S. GMO wheat
from reuters.com: A strain of genetically modified wheat found in the United States fuelled concerns over food supplies across Asia on Thursday, with major importer Japan cancelling a tender offer to buy U.S. grain. Other top Asian wheat importers South Korea, China and the Philippines said they were closely monitoring the situation after the U.S.…
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Video: Despite FDA Approval, Many Distrustful Of GMOs
from youtube.com/cnn: New York Times investigative reporter Michael Moss says there are, as yet, no studies linking GMO to health problems.
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GM Salmon, Genetic Engineering of Farm Animals to Arrive in Summer 2013 Despite Public Opposition
from NaturalSociety.com: By summer of 2013, US governing bodies, or, the alphabet soup of corruption (USDA, FDA, etc.) are expected to grant permission for scientists to roll out genetically modified salmon and allow for genetic engineering in farm animals for human consumption. These ‘foods’ are grown using growth hormone genes taken from sterile fish. The…
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Vermont Pushing To Be First State To Mandate GMO Labeling
from undergroundhealth.com: Vermont seemed more likely than ever to become the first US state to mandate the labeling of genetically modified food (GMO) after a bill passed the state house, though legislators worry about a lawsuit threat from biotech giant Monsanto. Similar bills seeking to provide consumers with labels at the grocery store that highlight…
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New Buycott App Lets You Take Control Of Your Food Choices
from undergroundhealth.com: Buycott app lets you vote with your wallet in the supermarket. A new app scans grocery barcodes and more for information about the brand’s parent companies and where those companies spend their money. Know which companies support GMO and where their money is going. The app takes knowing where your food comes from…
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Surprised? Monsanto Openly Wrote Own Monsanto Protection Act
How could a major corporation write its own laws and regulations, you ask?
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New Zealand: Possible GM Outbreak at Lincoln University Investigated
The Government is investigating a potential outbreak of genetically modified fungus at Lincoln University.
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US Farmers Flood Fields With Dangerous Poison to Fight Monsanto Superweeds
You’re a farmer. Season after season, you watch your fields being taken over by Monsanto superweeds, which are resistant to the herbicide Roundup. What are you going to do? You’re locked in.
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Regulators Discover Hidden Viral Gene in Commercial GMO Crops
EFSA has belatedly discovered that the most common genetic regulatory sequence in commercial GMOs also encodes a significant fragment of a viral gene.
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#Video: #Frankenfish One Step Closer To Market
from therealfoodchannel.com: During the Christmas 2012 holiday, the FDA quietly moved the genetically modified salmon called “frankenfish” one step closer to market. The Food and Drug Administration released draft documents that assessed the environmental risks posed by AquAdvantage salmon, which grow faster than regular Atlantic salmon. The agency found, on a preliminary basis, that the…
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New Study Reveals Alarming Data: GMO Foods May Alter Organ Function
Controversy rages about the safety of genetically modified foods. Monsanto says there is no need to test these engineered foods. What is the other side of the story? Can genetic modifications to foods affect human cells? Here are compelling research results from the journal Cell Research.


