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In reply to the discussion: Understanding the Science of Genetically Modified Foods (GMOs) [View all]CSStrowbridge
(267 posts)9. Pure bullshit.
"The same serious health problems found in lab animals..."
No repeatable experiment has show health problems related to GMO foods. NONE. Two papers were published that made the claim GMOs were bad for you, but they were both deeply flawed. One actually concluded a 10% solution of Round-up weed killer improved the health of male rats, but they didn't talk about that finding. The other showed that feeding pigs reduced stomach lining irritation in most cases, but chose to focus on the outliers.
The progressive movement must be a fact-based movement. If we turn on science, we are no better than creationists or global warming deniers.
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Understanding the Science of Genetically Modified Foods (GMOs) [View all]
Mr_Jefferson_24
Mar 2014
OP
"If that protein is safe to eat from its original source, it is safe to eat in its new source."
Veilex
Mar 2014
#15
I'd like to see a single scientific method based research paper that has been peer reviewed on...
Veilex
Mar 2014
#37
Generally if it says "soy, corn or canola" on the label then it is GMO -- THAT is the labeling
KurtNYC
Mar 2014
#30