GM Seed Monopoly Problem
Posted by Ardent Editor on October 18th, 2013
The problem with genetically modified foods is not that simple to tackle. There are different areas where those against GM crops need to focus on. Human safety and environmental impact are just a few of them. However, one other area where people opposed to GM crops should consider fighting is the growing seed monopoly that has gripped the agriculture sector led by the biotech giants.
The increasing problem with the
GM Crops Can Potentially Pass On Transgenes To Natural Crops Through Cross Pollination
Posted by Ardent Editor on August 30th, 2013
A recent study has shown that GM crops may pass on certain properties to plants under the same family through cross pollination. Researchers found out that genetically modifying a cultivated rice crop can transfer certain properties to a weedy relative to give it a fitness boost. The fitness boost gave the weedy relative become more competitive in their environment, possibly causing problems for cultivated rice far GM Food Linked To Leukemia
Posted by Ardent Editor on August 15th, 2013
A new study indicates that genetically modified food may be possibly linked to the development of leukemia in animal models. Biopesticides that are engineered into GM crops known as Bacillus Thuringensis (Bt) or Cry-toxins may play a role in the development of blood abnormalities such as anemia or other blood-related malignancies such as leukemia. The new study is published in the Journal of Hematology & Thromb
The Intriguing Link Between GM Crops And Increased Herbicide Use
Posted by Ardent Editor on July 24th, 2013
Dealing with the GMO debate has been more confusing than ever, if not frustrating to understand. While proponents of GMO say that it offers more benefits than good, opponents say otherwise. This can be utterly confusing for those who are on the sidelines trying to make sense of it all. The problem with GMO’s and those that promote it only try to magnify the good things that it is supposed to offer to the publ
GMO's, Biotech Companies and Global Politics
Posted by Ardent Editor on May 31st, 2013
The ongoing debate about the safety of genetically modified organisms or GMO’s is getting even more controversial. People on each side of the dispute have presented their own opinions on the matter. Their arguments take on different platforms for convincing the global audience to take their side. The Pro-GMO side always has the economic impact of the different GMO products as their stance in the debate. Those
Proposition 37: Californians to Vote whether to Label GM Foods
Posted by Ardent Editor on October 14th, 2012
Lawmakers in California have a democratic way of creating laws on issues that can be quite touchy: they put it on a public vote.
This November 6th, Californians will vote on Proposition 37, which would require certain plant and animal products be labeled if its genetic material has been modified. Once approved, the law would also bar food companies from labeling genetically modified foods as “natural.”
Study Links Monsanto Roundup, GM Maize To Cancer In Rats
Posted by Ardent Editor on September 20th, 2012
While the debate over the safety of GM crops and other products that use them is still ongoing, there have been recent studies that show results that don’t bode well for the supporters of GM crops. A recent study has shown that one of the most popular of GM crops, GM Maize and its accompanying Roundup herbicide, are known to be causing cancer in mice that were fed with them. The study results are published on t
Non-Browning GMO Apples Developed
Posted by Ardent Editor on July 16th, 2012
One of the challenges that people face with apples is that it easily turns brown when sliced, making them look unsuitable to eat for some people. Well in seems that looks does matter in such instances and having an apple that does not turn brown even when sliced would surely make the day for many people. Fortunately, there’s a company that is developing such an apple that may someday find its way into the nei
GM Feed May Affect Reproductive System Of Animals
Posted by Ardent Editor on June 20th, 2012
There has been a continuing debate regarding the safety of GM plants and their eventual use as a food source. Many consumer groups have been concerned about how lack of extensive safety testing of these genetically modified plants may affect the general population at large. And just recently, Russian scientists have discovered that there may be serious health risks involved when animals are given genetically modifi
Availability Of Info On Release Of GM Insects In The Wild Highly Restricted
Posted by Ardent Editor on March 8th, 2012
The debate that’s still going on with genetic modification with its benefits or possible consequences may not be reaching any conclusion yet in the very near future. The different arguments still remain strong between the two sides. And it seems that this will continue.
But for what may be the complaint for most of those against genetic modification is the lack of proper regulation and safety testing. If the GM p