GalleryGenetically modified salmon can breed with wild trout to produce a new fast growing fish that can harm natural species, scientists have warned. (more…)
Dr Mezzomo: Bt Toxins Toxic to Blood of Mice
This study explores the toxicity of Bt proteins in mammals. The study shows that the Bt toxins Cry1Aa, Cry1Ab, Cry1Ac or Cry2A have toxic effects in the blood of mice. (more…)
EFSA: Hidden Viral Gene VI Discovered in GM Crops
A hidden viral gene, Gene VI, from cauliflower mosaic virus, has been discovered by EFSA (the European Food Safety Authority) and Patrick du Jardin of Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech at the University of Liege, in GMO crops. (more…)
CRIIGEN: GM Maize and Roundup can Cause Tumours, Multiple Organ Damage and Premature Death
In a study published in “Food and Chemical Toxicology” researchers led by Gilles-Eric Seralini from CRIIGEN have found that rats fed on a diet containing NK603 Roundup tolerant GM maize or given water containing Roundup, at levels permitted in
Read More
Dr Michael Antoniou Criticizes CSIRO over GM Wheat
Dr Michael Antoniou, Reader in Molecular Genetics at King’s College, London, reviewed and endorsed the Heinemann and Carman expert opinions on CSIRO GM Wheat. (more…)
Dr Judy Carman: CSIRO GM Wheat is Risky
The Safe Food Foundation & Institute commissioned scientific expert Dr Judy Carman from Flinders University to give her expert scientific opinions on CSIRO’s genetically modified wheat. Dr Carman indicated that she believes there are major gaps in CSIRO’s risk
Read More
Dr Jack Heinemann: Warning over CSIRO GM Wheat Threat
The Safe Food Foundation & Institute commissioned scientific experts Dr Jack Heinemann from the University of Canterbury and Dr Judy Carman from Flinders University to give their expert scientific opinions on CSIRO’s genetically modified wheat. Both Dr Heinemann and
Read More
Gilles-Eric Seralini: GM Eggplant Unsuitable for Human Consumption
This Gilles-Eric Seralini paper concludes that the GM Bt brinjal (eggplant) cannot be considered as safe as its non GM counterpart. Indeed, it should be considered as unsuitable for human and animal consumption. In addition, the longest toxicity tests which
Read More
Dr Arpad Pusztai: GM Potatoes Damage Gastrointestinal Tract in Rats
This study revealed that diets containing genetically modified (GM) potatoes expressing the lectin Galanthus nivalis agglutinin (GNA) had variable effects on different parts of the rat gastrointestinal tract. (more…)
Dr Vanessa Prescott: GM Peas Cause Allergic Reactions in Mice
This Division of Molecular Bioscience of the John Curtin School of Medical Research in Australia found that mice were allergic to the GM Pea in their 2005 study. (more…)