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In reply to the discussion: Russia Suspends Use of Genetically Modified Corn [View all]dipsydoodle
(42,239 posts)Nice thought but hardly likely.
l'm wary of issues here too :
GM crop grant planted in UK: Britons wary.
UK scientists have received a US$10 million grant for research into GM crops in one of the biggest investments in the field. The British public remains skeptical of GM foods, a recent report suggesting they pose both environmental and health threats.
The multi-million investment from UK-based charity the Gates Foundation will be used to cultivate GM modified corn, wheat and rice.
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GM crops are a bone of contention in the UK and it is currently illegal to cultivate them. Opponents of the controversial research maintain that it will be years before tests yield any practical results and then food shortages could be dealt with by cutting down on wastage.
Moreover, a study published recently in the UK by a genetic engineer from Londons Kings College of Medicine signaled that GM foods pose a more serious threat than advocates of research would have the public believe
http://rt.com/news/gm-uk-genetically-modified-claims-221/