The Health Risks of GM Foods: Summary and Debate

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The Health Risks of GM Foods: Summary and Debate

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This section summarizes the health risks of genetically modified foods and

serves as a forum for a global discussion and debate. It is organized around

the 65 main point summaries presented on the left side of the two-page spreads

in Part 1 of Genetic Roulette. Each section linked below offers the

opportunity for people to submit updates, corrections, challenges and

responses.

Before making a submittal, please review the full content in that section of

the

book.

Contents at a Glance:

Part 1: The Documented Health Risks of Genetically Engineered Foods

Section 1: Evidence of reactions in animals and humans.

1.1 _GM Potatoes Damages Rats_

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content)_

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1.2 _Rats Fed GMO Tomatoes got bleeding stomachs, several died_

(http://www.seedsofdeception.com/utility/showArticle?objectID=932)

1.3 _Rats Fed Bt Corn had multiple health problems_

(http://www.seedsofdeception.com/utility/showArticle?objectID=935)

1.4 _Mice Fed GM Bt Potatoes had intestinal damage_

(http://www.seedsofdeception.com/utility/showArticle?objectID=937)

1.5 _Workers exposed to Bt cotton developed allergies_

(http://www.seedsofdeception.com/utility/showArticle?objectID=1053)

1.6 _Sheep died after grazing in Bt cotton fields_

(http://www.seedsofdeception.com/utility/showArticle?objectID=1059)

1.7 _Inhaled Bt corn pollen may have triggered disease in humans_

(http://www.seedsofdeception.com/utility/showArticle?objectID=1061)

1.8 _Farmers report pigs and cows became sterile from GM corn_

(http://www.seedsofdeception.com/utility/showArticle?objectID=1063)

1.9 _Twelve cows in Germany died mysteriously when fed Bt corn_

(http://www.seedsofdeception.com/utility/showArticle?objectID=1065)

1.10 _Mice fed Roundup Ready soy had liver cell problems_

(http://www.seedsofdeception.com/utility/showArticle?objectID=1067)

1.11 _Mice fed Roundup Ready soy had problems with the pancreas_

(http://www.seedsofdeception.com/utility/showArticle?objectID=1070)

1.12 _Mice fed Roundup Ready soy had unexplained changes in testicular

cells_ (http://www.seedsofdeception.com/utility/showArticle?objectID=1072)

1.13 _Roundup Ready Soy Changed Cell Metabolism in Rabbit Organs_

(http://www.seedsofdeception.com/utility/showArticle?objectID=1074)

1.14 _Most offspring of rats fed Roundup Ready soy died within three weeks_

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full content_

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1.15 _Soy allergies skyrocketed in the UK, soon after GM soy was introduced_

(http://www.seedsofdeception.com/utility/showArticle?objectID=1078)

1.16 _Rats fed Roundup Ready canola had heavier livers_

(http://www.seedsofdeception.com/utility/showArticle?objectID=1080)

1.17 _Twice the number of chickens died when fed Liberty Link corn_

(http://www.seedsofdeception.com/utility/showArticle?objectID=1082)

1.18 _GM peas generated an allergic-type inflammatory response in mice_

(http://www.seedsofdeception.com/utility/showArticle?objectID=1084)

1.19 _Eyewitness reports: Animals avoid GMOs_

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1.20 _A GM food supplement killed about 100 people_

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Section 2: Gene insertion disrupts the DNA and can create unpredictable

health problems.

2.1 _Foreign genes disrupt the DNA at the insertion site._

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2.2 _Growing GM crops using tissue culture can create hundreds or thousands

of DNA mutations._

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2.3 _Gene insertion creates genome-wide changes in gene expression._

(http://www.seedsofdeception.com/utility/showArticle?objectID=1137)

2.4 _The promoter may accidentally switch on harmful genes._

(http://www.seedsofdeception.com/utility/showArticle?objectID=1139)

2.5 _The promoter might switch on a dormant virus in plants._

(http://www.seedsofdeception.com/utility/showArticle?objectID=1143)

2.6 _The promoter might create genetic instability and mutations._

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2.7 _Genetic engineering activates mobile DNA, called transposons, which

generate mutations._

(http://www.seedsofdeception.com/utility/showArticle?objectID=1147)

2.8 _Novel RNA may be harmful to humans and their offspring._

(http://www.seedsofdeception.com/utility/showArticle?objectID=1149)

2.9 _Roundup Ready soybeans produce unintentional RNA variations._

(http://www.seedsofdeception.com/utility/showArticle?objectID=1151)

2.10 _Changes in proteins can alter thousands of natural chemicals in

plants, increasing toxins or reducing phytonutrients_

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2.11 _GM crops have altered levels of nutrients and toxins._

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Section 3: The protein produced by the inserted gene may create problems.

3.1 _A gene from a Brazil nut carried allergies into soybeans_

(http://www.seedsofdeception.com/utility/showArticle?objectID=1157) .

3.2 _GM proteins in soy, corn and papaya may be allergens._

(http://www.seedsofdeception.com/utility/showArticle?objectID=1159)

3.3 _Bt crops may create allergies and illness._

(http://www.seedsofdeception.com/utility/showArticle?objectID=1161)

3.4 _The Bt in crops is more toxic than the Bt spray._

(http://www.seedsofdeception.com/utility/showArticle?objectID=1163)

3.5 _StarLink corn’s built-in pesticide has a “medium likelihood†of

being

an allergen._

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3.6 _Pollen-sterilizing barnase in GM crops may cause kidney damage._

(http://www.seedsofdeception.com/utility/showArticle?objectID=1167)

3.7 _High lysine corn contains increased toxins and may retard growth._

(http://www.seedsofdeception.com/utility/showArticle?objectID=1169)

3.8 _Cooking high lysine corn may create disease-promoting toxins._

(http://www.seedsofdeception.com/utility/showArticle?objectID=1171)

3.9 _Disease-resistant crops may promote human viruses and other diseases._

(http://www.seedsofdeception.com/utility/showArticle?objectID=1173)

Section 4: The foreign protein may be different than what is intended.

4.1 _GM proteins may be misfolded or have added molecules._

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4.2 _Transgenes may be altered during insertion._

(http://www.seedsofdeception.com/utility/showArticle?objectID=1177)

4.3 _Transgenes may be unstable, and rearrange over time._

(http://www.seedsofdeception.com/utility/showArticle?objectID=1179)

4.4 _Transgenes may create more than one protein._

(http://www.seedsofdeception.com/utility/showArticle?objectID=1181)

4.5 _Weather, environmental stress and genetic disposition can significantly

change gene expression._

(http://www.seedsofdeception.com/utility/showArticle?objectID=1183)

4.6 _Genetic engineering can disrupt the complex relationships governing

gene expression._

(http://www.seedsofdeception.com/utility/showArticle?objectID=1185)

Section 5: Transfer of genes to gut bacteria, internal organs, or viruses.

5.1 _In spite of industry claims, transgenes survive the digestion system

and can wander._

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5.2 _Transgene design facilitates transfer into gut bacteria._

(http://www.seedsofdeception.com/utility/showArticle?objectID=1189)

5.3 _Transgenes may proliferate in gut bacteria over the long-term._

(http://www.seedsofdeception.com/utility/showArticle?objectID=1191)

5.4 _Transgene transfer to human gut bacteria is confirmed._

(http://www.seedsofdeception.com/utility/showArticle?objectID=1193)

5.5 _GM foods might create antibiotic-resistant diseases._

(http://www.seedsofdeception.com/utility/showArticle?objectID=1195)

5.6 _The promoter can also transfer, and may switch on random genes or

viruses_ (http://www.seedsofdeception.com/utility/showArticle?objectID=1197) .

5.7 _If Bt genes transfer, they could turn our gut bacteria into living

pesticide factories._

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5.8 _Genes may transfer to bacteria in the mouth or throat._

(http://www.seedsofdeception.com/utility/showArticle?objectID=1203)

5.9 _Transfer of viral genes into gut microorganisms may create toxins and

weaken peoples’ viral defenses._

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Section 6: GM crops may increase environmental toxins and bioaccumulate

toxins in the food chain.

6.1 _Glufosinate-tolerant crops may produce herbicide “inside†our

intestines._ (http://www.seedsofdeception.com/utility/showArticle?objectID=1205)

6.2 _Herbicide-tolerant crops increase herbicide use and residues in food._

(http://www.seedsofdeception.com/utility/showArticle?objectID=1207)

6.3 _Tiny amounts of herbicide may act as endocrine disruptors._

(http://www.seedsofdeception.com/utility/showArticle?objectID=1209)

6.4 _GM crops may accumulate environmental toxins or concentrate toxins in

milk and meat of GM-fed animals._

(http://www.seedsofdeception.com/utility/showArticle?objectID=1211)

6.5 _Disease-resistant crops may promote new plant viruses, which carry

risks for humans._

(http://www.seedsofdeception.com/utility/showArticle?objectID=1213)

Section 7: Other types of GM foods carry risks.

7.1 _Milk from rbGH treated cows may increase risk of cancer and other

diseases._ (http://www.seedsofdeception.com/utility/showArticle?objectID=1215)

7.2 _Milk from rbGH-treated cows likely increases the rate of twin births._

(http://www.seedsofdeception.com/utility/showArticle?objectID=1218)

7.3 _Food additives created from GM microorganisms pose health risks._

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Section 8: Risks are greater for children and newborns.

8.1 _Pregnant mothers eating GM foods may endanger offspring._

(http://www.seedsofdeception.com/utility/showArticle?objectID=1222)

8.2 _GM foods are more dangerous for children than adults._

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