Organ Damage In Rats From Monsanto GMO Corn

jenningsthecat writes "A study published in December 2009 in the International Journal of Biological Sciences found that three varieties of Monsanto genetically-modified corn caused damage to the liver, kidneys, and other organs of rats. One of the corn varieties was designed to tolerate broad-spectrum herbicides, (so-called 'Roundup-ready' corn), while the other two contain bacteria-derived proteins that have insecticide properties. The study made use of Monsanto's own raw data. Quoting from the study's 'Conclusions' section: 'Our analysis highlights that the kidneys and liver as particularly important on which to focus such research as there was a clear negative impact on the function of these organs in rats consuming GM maize varieties for just 90 days.' Given the very high prevalence of corn in processed foods, this could be a real ticking time bomb. And with food manufacturers not being required by law to declare GMO content, I think I'll do my best to avoid corn altogether. Pass the puffed rice and pour me a glass of fizzy water!"

Comments

Oh God, not the bourbon.

[Doches]

If it's going to damage my liver, I'm switching to scotch. I'm sorry, Jack, but I just can't take the chance...

Re:Oh God, not the bourbon.

[berashith]

the question isnt is it safe, the question is how do we make it safe. Obviously, if the corn is modified to not be harmed by chemicals that kill plants, then the solution is to modify people to not be harmed by eating the corn. This way, the deer and other wild population that infiltrate our corn fields will be eliminated along with the weeds that interfere with our farms. Dominion is awesome!

Re:Oh God, not the bourbon.

[pedestrian crossing]

Do you really think they want to kill humans?

With a corporation, it isn't a matter of wanting to kill humans. It is simply a matter of accounting.

If the cost of killing humans is much less than the expected profit, then it is the corporation's duty to kill humans, since it is the corporation's duty to maximize profits for the shareholders. That's the whole purpose of a corporation, to maximize profits for the shareholders.

Re:Oh God, not the bourbon.

[syousef]

You couldn't mate with a pig, though.

I think you'll find a lot of mid western farmers disagree and can prove you wrong by contradiction. What you can't do is produce viable offspring.

That's excellent.

[tjstork]

You have a food that kills rats. How can you possibly get angry about a food that kills rats? I mean, do you know how many people are starving because rats eat the food? This is absolutely a great thing.