"Some rats died within a few weeks after eating GM tomatoes"

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Rats’ ability to digest was decreased after eating GM corn."

"Allergen content increased when soybeans were genetically modified."

"Gene insertion disrupts the DNA and can create unpredictable health problems"
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Thursday, January 28, 2010

GM foods are more dangerous for children than adults

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  1. Children are generally more susceptible to toxins, allergens and nutritional problems.

  2. They consume more milk which may be from cows treated with rbGH.

  3. The emergence of antibiotic-resistant diseases may also significantly impact those
    children who are prone to recurring infections.

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Rats fed GM tomatoes got bleeding stomachs, several died

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  1. Rats were fed the GM FlavrSavr tomato for 28 days.

  2. Seven of 20 rats developed stomach lesions (bleeding stomachs);
    another 7 of 40 died within two weeks and were replaced in the study.

  3. The tomato was approved despite unresolved safety questions by FDA scientists.
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