Implanted RFID Chips Linked To Cancer

An anonymous reader writes "The Associated Press is reporting that microchip implants have induced cancer in laboratory animals and dogs. A series of research articles spanning more than a decade found that mice and rats injected with glass-encapsulated RFID transponders developed malignant, fast-growing, lethal cancers in up to 1% to 10% of cases. The tumors originated in the tissue surrounding the microchips and often grew to completely surround the devices. To date, about 2,000 RFID devices have been implanted in humans worldwide, according to VeriChip Corp." We recently discussed the California ban on companies requiring such implants.

Comments

Re:Normal activity for the body

[DrEldarion]

How dare you try to bring reason to our alarmist discussion?!

Re:Someone better tell Carrie from MythBusters

[MillionthMonkey]

I, for one, would like to implant my penis into her vagina.

Aren't you nervous that the "myths" surrounding your penis might get "busted"?

Besides, the implantation might trigger the explosive growth of a colony of cells.