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GMO Myths and Truths

An evidence-based examination of the claims made for the safety and efficacy of genetically modified crops and foods.

John Fagan, PhD
Michael Antoniou, PhD
Claire Robinson, MPhil

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Forbes Article Reveals that Largest Food Companies Are Following Consumer's Lead and Going Non-GMO

Major packaged-food companies lost $4 billion in market share alone last year, as shoppers swerved to fresh and organic alternatives. Can the supermarket giants win you back?

Try this simple test. Say the following out loud: Artificial colors and flavors. Pesticides. Preservatives. High-fructose corn syrup. Growth hormones. Antibiotics. Gluten. Genetically modified organisms.

http://fortune.com/2015/05/21/the-war-on-big-food/

Monsanto found Guilty in France for Poisoning Farmers

After inhaling Monsanto's Lasso weed killer, which was later banned in France in 2007, grain farmer Paul Francois said he experienced neurological problems including memory loss, headaches and stammering.

A court in Lyon, France ruled in his favor, with the sum of damages to be awarded forthcoming.

Read verdict here

GMOs Cause Tumors and Early Death in Rat Study

Part of the problem with genetically engineered food, or GMOs, in the food system is that there aren't a whole lot of GMO studies investigating their safety. That reason alone has sparked dozens of health experts to call for a GMO ban or, at the very least, labeling of foods containing the questionable ingredients.

http://www.rodalewellness.com/health/gmo-study

Study Shows Direct Evidence Monsanto GMO Crops Are Harmful

Over the weekend, March Against Monsanto (MAM) held their 3rd global protest against genetically-modified organisms (GMOs) with hundreds of thousands who turned out to speak against Monsanto and other bio tech corporations that are using foreign lab-grown agents in our food supply.

https://occupycorporatism.com/march-monsanto-draws-protesters-speak-gmos/

World Health Organization (WHO) study shows link between cancer and glyphosate

The scientists behind a recent World Health Organization study which concluded the herbicide glyphosate “probably” causes cancer, say they stand behind their assessment. The comments come in response to criticisms from Monsanto Co., who said the study was based on “junk science”. The main ingredient in Monsanto’s Round Up product is glyphosate. Monsanto executives said they are reviewing their options as they move forward.

http://www.globalresearch.ca/world-health-organization-wont-back-down-from-study-linking-monsanto-to-cancer/5439840

Pig Study Shows Harmful Effects of GMO feed

This is a briefing about the contents of a new, peer-reviewed scientific paper titled: A long-term toxicology study on pigs fed a combined genetically modified (GM) soy and GM corn maize diet, by Dr Judy Carman, Howard Vlieger, Dr Larry Ver Steeg, Veryln Sneller, Dr Garth Robinson, Dr Kate ClinchJones, Dr Julie Haynes and Dr John Edwards.

http://gmojudycarman.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Clear-English-explanation-of-the-study-for-website-11Jun13.pdf

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