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Mosby

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1. The article fails to explain a lot of things

Reply to meti57b (Original post)

Fri Apr 19, 2013, 01:18 PM

Apr 2013

and starts off with typical scare tactics:

Do you want to be experimented on by eating sushi or bagels and lox made with a new type of salmon with eel genes in it — salmon which hasn’t been adequately tested for safety of human consumption?

Why are eel genes dangerous? The article doesn't say.

Why would any DNA in food be dangerous, your stomach enzymes break down DNA into simple proteins.

I suspect the real risk, if any, of GMO foods is environmental, not pathogenic or carcinogenic concerns.

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Genetically engineered salmon: Coming soon to a bagel near you? [View all] meti57b Apr 2013 OP

The article fails to explain a lot of things Mosby Apr 2013 #1

I agree with your assessment. ellisonz May 2013 #2

I don't believe eels are dangerous ... Jim Levy May 2013 #3

That's true but the issue about the kosher status of GM foods is very complex Mosby May 2013 #4

I don't have a problem with GM Food either Jim Levy May 2013 #5

Well said question everything May 2013 #6