Harmful Bt Toxin Found In Human Blood
Posted by Ardent Editor on May 12th, 2011
The current problem most of the people have with genetically modification of plants and other organisms seems to be base on the level of safety they offer. It seems that more people are quite doubtful that what biotech companies have already developed in terms of GM plants and organisms remain safe and do not pose a threat to human life. This remains a gray area that biotech companies still need to address, if they
Most GM Foods Still Not Labeled Properly
Posted by Ardent Editor on March 25th, 2011
Genetically modified foods have become a more common staple in US households than most would care to imagine. There are a lot of people who may be unaware of this fact. A big reason for this is that most of the foods that may contain genetically modified plant products in various forms are not being labeled properly to inform the buying public. This, after several decades of GM plants being cultivated, harvested an
Scientists Discover New Route For GM Genes To Jump Species
Posted by Ardent Editor on March 4th, 2011
Researchers from Bristol University in the United Kingdom announced a recent discovery of a relatively new route from which GM genes may escape into the environment. It may further help determine the rate and the range of spread that GM genes may possibly reach and the consequent effects that could arise.
What the researchers may refer to “escape” is the possible horizontal gene transfer of GM genes thr
Roundup Ready GM Crops May Trigger Animal Miscarriages
Posted by Ardent Editor on February 28th, 2011
A preliminary study made by a professor at Purdue University may indicate that the use of either glyphosate or Roundup Ready crops may have a role in a previously unknown organism that may be causing miscarriages and infertility in animals. The preliminary study was made by Dr. Ron Huber, professor emeritus at the Purdue University. The findings, according to the professor, armed with 40 years of experience worki
Impact Of GM Crops On Pesticide, Herbicide Use
Posted by Ardent Editor on February 20th, 2011
Farms that grow genetically modified and engineered crops have become more common in many agricultural areas in the US as well as other countries in the Americas. The promise of such plants providing higher yield as well as having lesser chemical footprints in the environment seems to have been its main selling points. But after more than a decade since GM crops have been introduced into commercial farming, its imp
GM Eggplant Found Unfit For Consumption
Posted by Ardent Editor on February 5th, 2011
A genetically modified eggplant showing some promise of trying to become a food crop in developing countries is actually found to be toxic, according to an independent scientific report. Bt brinjal, the name for the genetically modified eggplant developed by Monsanto of the US and Mahyco of India, has been confirmed to cause reproductive disorders, liver damage and inflammation when consumed during tests. It can be
Organic Foods Activist Dismayed Over “Coexistence” with GMOs
Posted by Ardent Editor on February 1st, 2011
In an article posted on the Huffington Post, columnist Ronnie Cummins expressed his dismay over a move by organic food markets to include genetically engineered crops in its shelves.
“There can be no such thing as ‘coexistence’ with a reckless industry that undermines public health, destroys biodiversity, damages the environment, tortures and poisons animals, destabilizes the climate, and economi
The Genetic Modification Ordeal
Posted by Ardent Editor on January 12th, 2011
Genetic modification can be a tricky issue. Even at present, most researchers may not have the means to predict or foresee the outcome of a genetically modified food. Sure, scientists may be able to manipulate or restructure genes to come out with a desired function. But the science behind it still remains at its early stages. It is quite difficult just how changing a gene structure may affect the overall result. A
Doubts Linger Over GM Crops
Posted by Ardent Editor on January 5th, 2011
Genetically modified or GM plants have been widely publicized as the future in agriculture. Many believe that it may help improve crop harvests and farm productivity by developing genetically modified crops that can either resist pests or chemicals. But despite the promise that GM crops may offer, there are still doubts that linger among a number of people as well.
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“GM Genocide” Causes Alarm to Indian Agriculture
Posted by Ardent Editor on June 4th, 2010
A string of suicides among farmers have crippled the rural Maharashtra region of India, all of whom have taken their lives allegedly after deep financial troubles caused by farming GM crops.
According to anti-GM campaigners, the local farmers were promised by the local government and US-based GM companies of larger crop yields and higher income if they switch from traditional farming to planting GM seeds instead. T