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In reply to the discussion: Altered Genes, Twisted Truth: How the Venture to Genetically Engineer Our Food Has Subverted Science [View all]nationalize the fed
(2,169 posts)3. GMO's- the biggest scientific fraud of our age
Altered Genes, Twisted Truth is very readable, thorough, logical and thought-provoking. Steven Druker exposes shenanigans employed to promote genetic engineering that will surprise even those who have followed the ag-biotech industry closely for years. I strongly recommend his book.--Belinda Martineau, Ph.D., a co-developer of the first genetically engineered whole food and author of First Fruit: The Creation of the Flavr Savr Tomato and the Birth of Biotech Foods
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Altered Genes, Twisted Truth: How the Venture to Genetically Engineer Our Food Has Subverted Science [View all]
nationalize the fed
Mar 2016
OP
There is a vast difference between plant breeding and gene splicing / genetic modification (GMOs).
PufPuf23
Mar 2016
#8
They also have genetic traits that prevent natural birth, and cause discomfort
immoderate
Mar 2016
#87
I am not aware of any place that has counteracted Vitamin A deficiencies with Golden Rice.
immoderate
Mar 2016
#105
You don't know about science. Stop speaking for it. Stop invoking ghosts. You don't know me.
immoderate
Mar 2016
#131
Can't even watch a video, eh? Your facts are in error or very misleading and cause me to ask who is
Kip Humphrey
Mar 2016
#66
"What would it take to change your position?" I'll start when my botonist wife informs me otherwise.
Kip Humphrey
Mar 2016
#72
Many university research is now either fully or partially funded by the industry who whants the
Dont call me Shirley
Mar 2016
#109
Long term animal feeding studies, the gold standard for demonstrating safety, do not exist.
proverbialwisdom
Mar 2016
#41
Check search engine at homepage of http://www.gmwatch.org/ for objective vetting of research/news.
proverbialwisdom
Mar 2016
#64
“Generation Rx” - it's all a big mystery. Food allergies affect 1 in 13 children in the US...
proverbialwisdom
Mar 2016
#97
Study suggests potential association between "soy formula" & seizures in children w autism (3/13/14)
proverbialwisdom
Mar 2016
#112
True. However, enough is unknown currently to justify caution, IMO. You may decide differently.(nt)
proverbialwisdom
Mar 2016
#126
All you gmo defenders can eat all the gmos you want, many of us make a choice not to. We have the
Dont call me Shirley
Mar 2016
#9
There are zero credible studies that show anything harmful or any adverse health effects
True Earthling
Mar 2016
#10
Don't blame GMO's...blame cigarettes, alcohol, poor diet & lack of exercise etc
True Earthling
Mar 2016
#15
Everyone knows that ingestion of cheese can lead to restless sleep. Especially, if the cheese...
yawnmaster
Mar 2016
#20
You are very wise to take those precautions if you are going to keep eating cheese. eom
yawnmaster
Mar 2016
#73
When you keep posting autism links, that is more than advocating for the Precautionary Principle.
progressoid
Mar 2016
#25
True, it's implicit: "...eat high nutrient density food; avoid junk food, allergens, toxicants..."
proverbialwisdom
Mar 2016
#161
FOOD ALLERGIES are sufficient. Pivot away from the rest if you choose not to be ahead of the curve.
proverbialwisdom
Mar 2016
#174
National Acad of Sciences: "genetic transformation has potential to produce unanticipated allergens"
proverbialwisdom
Mar 2016
#176
Just saw this -> 3/8/16: "USDA Called Out by 50 Groups for Censoring Science"
proverbialwisdom
Mar 2016
#179
Here's how retiring NVICP Special Master Denise K. Vowell stated it in Wright v HHS - 9/21/15 (ii).
proverbialwisdom
Mar 2016
#65
The feed lot studies you cite are not scientific. Those animals are raised on antibiotics.
immoderate
Mar 2016
#62
We al have the RIGHT TO KNOW how our food is grown, what is in it, what animals are fed, what
Dont call me Shirley
Mar 2016
#106
Why don't Druker and his buddies at the Maharishi Institute just meditate this problem away.
progressoid
Mar 2016
#17
Are the health outcomes comparable? Paraphrasing Springsteen,"It's hard to be a saint in the city."
proverbialwisdom
Mar 2016
#178
Sure, because the one sided book you keep harping on is the end all on the subject
Major Nikon
Mar 2016
#81
I'm merely observing that horde of "critics" on this thread has not read the book
AxionExcel
Mar 2016
#115
The OP specified the timeframe, and we sure see a nice drop after the 1990s too...
whatthehey
Mar 2016
#148
Either you are not understanding what I wrote or you are confused. Also see posts #3 and #8 above.
PufPuf23
Mar 2016
#158
When the usual suspects all say those who disagree are part of the conspiracy
Major Nikon
Mar 2016
#99
Top experts (Herbert, Mumper) recommend "a whole food diet that is as organic as possible."
proverbialwisdom
Mar 2016
#129
This is wrong - "GMOs aren't fundamentally different from traditional plant breeding"
PufPuf23
Mar 2016
#149
The fact that the poster doesn't know the reality about that "study" is astounding.
HuckleB
Mar 2016
#173