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In reply to the discussion: Science And GMOs Are Not The Bad Guys Here [View all]roseBudd
(8,718 posts)7. You couldn't be more wrong. Perhaps you should research the issue...
excluding biased sources. Your arguments are not based on any research that shows tummies don't work like they used to.
http://www.skepticink.com/smilodonsretreat/2012/10/24/a-survey-of-long-term-gm-food-studies/
Assessment of the health impact of GM plant diets in long-term and multigenerational animal feeding trials: A literature review We examined 12 long-term studies (of more than 90 days, up to 2 years in duration) and 12 multigenerational studies (from 2 to 5 generations). We referenced the 90-day studies on GM feed for which long-term or multigenerational study data were available. Many parameters have been examined using biochemical analyses, histological examination of specific organs, hematology and the detection of transgenic DNA. The statistical findings and methods have been considered from each study. Results from all the 24 studies do not suggest any health hazards and, in general, there were no statistically significant differences within parameters observed. However, some small differences were observed, though these fell within the normal variation range of the considered parameter and thus had no biological or toxicological significance. If required, a 90-day feeding study performed in rodents, according to the OECD Test Guideline, is generally considered sufficient in order to evaluate the health effects of GM feed. The studies reviewed present evidence to show that GM plants are nutritionally equivalent to their non-GM counterparts and can be safely used in food and feed. - See more at: http://www.skepticink.com/smilodonsretreat/2012/10/24/a-survey-of-long-term-gm-food-studies/#sthash.eWMOlbwY.dpuf
Influence of scientific-technical literacy on consumers' behavioural intentions regarding new food.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23063609
A great deal of literature has studied cognitive and attitudinal factors conditioning consumers' acceptance of GM food, knowledge being one of the most inconsistent variables. Notwithstanding, some authors suggest closer attention should be paid to "science literacy", even more so than knowledge.
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If American companies really wanted to act like they beleived in science, they would
truedelphi
Aug 2013
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