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2007-03-14 | permalink
New study reveals signs of toxicity of GE maize approved for human consumption
Laboratory rats, fed with a genetically engineered (GE) maize produced by Monsanto, have shown signs of toxicity in kidney and liver, according to a new study. This is the first time that a GE product which has been cleared for use as food for humans and animals has shown signs of toxic effects on internal organs.
The study, published today in the journal ”Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology”, analysed results of safety tests submitted by Monsanto to the European Commission when the company was seeking authorisation to market its GE Maize variety MON863 in the EU.
- Greenpeace International, Amsterdam: New study reveals signs of toxicity of GE maize approved for human consumption
- truthout.org, USA, translation by Leslie Thatcher: Strong suspicions of toxicity in one GMO corn
- Reuters: GMO corn causes liver, kidney problems in rats: study
- Deutsche Welle, Germany: French scientists express doubt about genetically modified corn
- Food Navigator, France: Serious concerns raised over Monsanto GM maize variety
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2007-03-14 | permalink
New study reveals signs of toxicity of GE maize approved for human consumption
Laboratory rats, fed with a genetically engineered (GE) maize produced by Monsanto, have shown signs of toxicity in kidney and liver, according to a new study. This is the first time that a GE product which has been cleared for use as food for humans and animals has shown signs of toxic effects on internal organs.
The study, published today in the journal ”Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology”, analysed results of safety tests submitted by Monsanto to the European Commission when the company was seeking authorisation to market its GE Maize variety MON863 in the EU.
- Greenpeace International, Amsterdam: New study reveals signs of toxicity of GE maize approved for human consumption
- truthout.org, USA, translation by Leslie Thatcher: Strong suspicions of toxicity in one GMO corn
- Reuters: GMO corn causes liver, kidney problems in rats: study
- Deutsche Welle, Germany: French scientists express doubt about genetically modified corn
- Food Navigator, France: Serious concerns raised over Monsanto GM maize variety
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