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French scientists: GM maize could kill you.
In a new study funded by Greenpeace, a group of French scientists has raised doubts again about the food safety of the genetically modified maize MON863, which is resistant to the corn root worm and has been approved for cultivation in North America and for food and feed in the EU and several other countries. Monsanto, the company responsible for the maize in question, not surprisingly contested the findings. More >>

The big four: Soy, maize, cotton and rapeseed.
Soy, maize, cotton, and rapeseed account for almost all commercial GMO production. In the United States, GM papaya and GM sugar beet can also be found. Genetically modified cultivars of potatoes and tomatoes were once grown commercially but are no longer produced due to a lack of consumer acceptance. More >>

Aussie GM peas caused immune response in mice.
In late 2005, a private research institute in Australia, CSIRO Plant Industry, put a halt on the further development of a genetically modified pea cultivar responsible for causing an immune response in laboratory mice. Opposing sides of the public debate have taken these findings in conflicting directions. Some say the Australian findings confirm the effectiveness of screening processes, while for others, the results only prove that genetically modified plants are too unpredictable to reckon with. More >>

GM soy milk dangerous to babies?
Dr. Irina Ermakova of the Russian Academy of Sciences recently released a study reporting higher mortality rates and lower body weight among young rats whose mothers were fed a diet of herbicide resistant, genetically modified soybeans. More >>

European survey: Biotechnology yes, GMOs no.
Acceptance of biotechnology among Europeans is rising. GM foods, on the other hand, leave most Europeans sceptical. Unconvinced of the technology’s benefits, most respondents in this survey expressed moral objections and concerns about potential risks. More >>

Labeled GM food hard to find.
The newly extended EU directive for labelling genetically modified foods has been in effect since April 2004. However, very little has changed. Labeling requirements were broadened significantly, but consumers nonetheless rarely find labels indicating the use of genetic engineering. More >>

Trust the GM labeling? Don't be too sure.
Not all applications of genetic engineering oblige the manufacturers to label the ingredients on the end product. For instance, food produced with the aid of genetically modified organisms does not have to be labeled. More >>

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