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Monsanto's GM corn MON863 shows kidney, liver toxicity in animal studies
http://www.newstarget.com/z021784.html
NewsTarget.com printable article Originally published April 10 2007 Monsanto's GM corn MON863 shows kidney, liver toxicity in animal studies by David Gutierrez A variety of genetically modified corn that was approved for human consumption in 2006 caused signs of liver and kidney toxicity as well as hormonal changes in rats in a study performed by researchers from the independent Committee for Independent Research and Genetic Engineering at the University of Caen in France. Jump directly to: conventional view | alternative view | resources | bottom line What you need to know - Conventional View .. The corn in question, MON863, is made by the Monsanto Company and approved for use in Australia, Canada, China, the European Union, Japan, Mexico, the Philippines, and the United States. It has had a gene inserted from the bacteria Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), which causes the plant's cells to produce a pesticide. .. Researchers fed rats either unmodified corn or diets containing 11 or 30 percent MON863 for 90 days. The rats who ate modified corn were found to exhibit signs of liver and kidney toxicity, as well as signs of hormonal changes. .. Male rats lost an average of 3.3 percent of their body weight, and their excretion of phosphorus and sodium decreased. Female rats gained an average of 3.7 percent of their body weight, while their triglyceride levels increased by 24 to 40 percent. .. The mechanism that causes the toxicity is not yet known, but the researchers say there is evidence that the Bt toxin may cause the perforation of blood cells. They expressed concern that the methods used by Monsanto in initial tests of the corn were statistically flawed and called their own tests "the best mammalian toxicity tests available." .. Greenpeace responded to the study by calling for an immediate recall of all MON863 corn and the reassessment of all genetically modified foods currently approved for the market. .. Quote: "Our counter-evaluation shows that there are signs of toxicity, and nobody can say scientifically and seriously the consumption of the transgenic maize MON863 is safe and good for health." - Lead Author Gilles Eric Seralini What you need to know - Alternative View Statements and opinions by Mike Adams, author of Grocery Warning: How to identify and avoid dangerous food ingredients .. It seems that the more these GM foods are tested, the more frightening the implications seem to be for human health. When companies like Monsanto do their own in-house testing, results are mysteriously favorable in nearly all cases, but when independent labs run their own tests, the results are downright shocking. .. I find it interesting that the FDA believes U.S. consumers should not be allowed to know which foods are genetically modified and which aren't. The push for honest labeling of GM foods has been blockaded by corporate interests and corrupt federal regulators. Resources you need to know The Campaign for labeling of GM foods: http://www.thecampaign.org Bottom line .. A variety of genetically modified corn was found to cause signs of hormonal changes and liver and kidney toxicity in rats. |
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Monsanto's GM corn MON863 shows kidney, liver toxicity in animal studies
On Aug 12, 12:54 am, "Jan Drew" wrote:
http://www.newsTurd.com/z021784.html NewsTarget.com printable article Originally published April 10 2007 Monsanto's GM corn MON863 shows kidney, liver toxicity in animal studies by David Gutierrez Never mind the scare mongers. There is no danger, just a more insect resistant form of corn. Even the EU, independent of the FDA, says it is safe for humans, animals, and the environment. You're welcome! EFSA stands by its opinion: No concerns -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (28 June 2007) The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published an opinion in which it once again assesses genetically modified MON863 Bt maize as safe for humans, animals and the environment. MON863 had met with repeated criticism, which always centred on a feeding study with rats submitted by the authorisation applicant Monsanto with its application documentation. In March, a working group led by French scientist Gilles Eric Séralini published another evaluation of the data and expressed doubts about the safety of MON863. |
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Monsanto's GM corn MON863 shows kidney, liver toxicity in animal studies
Andrew_Kingoff blathered: snip Jan Drew" wrote in message . net... http://www.newstarget.com/z021784.html NewsTarget.com printable article Originally published April 10 2007 Monsanto's GM corn MON863 shows kidney, liver toxicity in animal studies by David Gutierrez A variety of genetically modified corn that was approved for human consumption in 2006 caused signs of liver and kidney toxicity as well as hormonal changes in rats in a study performed by researchers from the independent Committee for Independent Research and Genetic Engineering at the University of Caen in France. Jump directly to: conventional view | alternative view | resources | bottom line What you need to know - Conventional View . The corn in question, MON863, is made by the Monsanto Company and approved for use in Australia, Canada, China, the European Union, Japan, Mexico, the Philippines, and the United States. It has had a gene inserted from the bacteria Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), which causes the plant's cells to produce a pesticide. . Researchers fed rats either unmodified corn or diets containing 11 or 30 percent MON863 for 90 days. The rats who ate modified corn were found to exhibit signs of liver and kidney toxicity, as well as signs of hormonal changes. . Male rats lost an average of 3.3 percent of their body weight, and their excretion of phosphorus and sodium decreased. Female rats gained an average of 3.7 percent of their body weight, while their triglyceride levels increased by 24 to 40 percent. . The mechanism that causes the toxicity is not yet known, but the researchers say there is evidence that the Bt toxin may cause the perforation of blood cells. They expressed concern that the methods used by Monsanto in initial tests of the corn were statistically flawed and called their own tests "the best mammalian toxicity tests available." . Greenpeace responded to the study by calling for an immediate recall of all MON863 corn and the reassessment of all genetically modified foods currently approved for the market. . Quote: "Our counter-evaluation shows that there are signs of toxicity, and nobody can say scientifically and seriously the consumption of the transgenic maize MON863 is safe and good for health." - Lead Author Gilles Eric Seralini What you need to know - Alternative View Statements and opinions by Mike Adams, author of Grocery Warning: How to identify and avoid dangerous food ingredients . It seems that the more these GM foods are tested, the more frightening the implications seem to be for human health. When companies like Monsanto do their own in-house testing, results are mysteriously favorable in nearly all cases, but when independent labs run their own tests, the results are downright shocking. . I find it interesting that the FDA believes U.S. consumers should not be allowed to know which foods are genetically modified and which aren't. The push for honest labeling of GM foods has been blockaded by corporate interests and corrupt federal regulators. Resources you need to know The Campaign for labeling of GM foods: http://www.thecampaign.org Bottom line . A variety of genetically modified corn was found to cause signs of hormonal changes and liver and kidney toxicity in rats. |
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Monsanto's GM corn MON863 shows kidney, liver toxicity in animalstudies
Jan Drew wrote:
http://www.newstarget.com/z021784.html ... This clearly a biased site. Can you please provide a link to the published peer-reviewed scientific article where the scientists report their findings? Thanks so much. Have a lovely day. Jeff |
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Monsanto's GM corn MON863 shows kidney, liver toxicity in animal studies
"Jeff" wrote in message news:QZGvi.6192$Ns6.1448@trnddc01... Jan Drew wrote: http://www.newstarget.com/z021784.html ... This clearly a biased site. LOL. It is clearly an HONEST site, Can you please provide a link to the published peer-reviewed scientific article where the scientists report their findings? Pat reply #945-093493944444432 ZZzz. You mean after file 13 was full several times?? Scientists for hire. Could you provide a rebuttal showing this article to be untrue?? Typical for the *gang* to defend Monsanto. Thanks so much. Find your own peer-review, I have discussed that with you before. Have a lovely day. Jeff Most of my days are, that would be very nice of you, except it is used because one can't stand the truth. |
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