[OKC] New research finds some GM corn can cause organ failure

[Shauna Lawyer Struby]

New research finds some GM corn can cause organ failure 


By Stephanie Dearing

 

A study published in the International Journal of Biological Sciences
asserts three tested varieties of Monsanto's genetically modified corn can
cause organ failure, calling for further research. 

 

The varieties
<http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/01/12/monsantos-gmo-corn-linked_n_420365
.html>  of corn, Mon 810, Mon 863, and NK 603, were approved for food use
for humans in Europe and North America. The research is described
<http://www.truthout.org/article/three-approved-gmos-linked-organ-damage>
as the first to ever comprehensively study the potential mammal health risks
that may arise from eating genetically modified food products. The research
titled A Comparison of the <http://www.biolsci.org/v05p0706.htm>  Effects of
Three GM Corn Varieties on Mammalian Health was conducted by four French
scientists. The researchers summarized their findings saying 

 

"... Our analysis clearly reveals for the 3 GMOs new side effects linked
with GM maize consumption, which were sex- and often dose-dependent. Effects
were mostly associated with the kidney and liver, the dietary detoxifying
organs, although different between the 3 GMOs. Other effects were also
noticed in the heart, adrenal glands, spleen and haematopoietic system. We
conclude that these data highlight signs of hepatorenal toxicity, possibly
due to the new pesticides specific to each GM corn."

 

The French scientists said it was important to study gm foods because 

 

"... These substances have never before been an integral part of the human
or animal diet and therefore their health consequences for those who consume
them, especially over long time periods are currently unknown."

 

Full article here ::: http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/285594

 

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