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hedgehog

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1. I think there are many, many problem with GMO foods -
Mon Oct 1, 2012, 10:02 AM
Oct 2012

for example, organic farmers use Bt spores sparingly when faced with an uncontrolled infestation. The reason? Even though Bt is a "natural" pesticide, it doesn't kill every insect. Overuse of Bt will result in a population of insects resistant to Bt. Planting GMO crop s that constantly produce Bt toxins will quickly render the Bt toxins useless.

I'm very suspicious that there may be a connection with the uptick in obesity and the conversion to GMO corn, wheat and soy.

However, bad science does nothing but convince people that GMO foods are harmless.

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