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To: okie01

Thank you.


106 posted on 05/30/2013 9:31:07 PM PDT by ElkGroveDan (My tagline is in the shop.)
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To: caww; ElkGroveDan; okie01; All
In another thread I offered this explaination of the difference between genectic modification vis hybrid

Hybrids are a result of cross breeding, much like a donkey breed with a horse results in a mule which can not reproduce.

GMOs are in an entirely different category. Genes deemed beneficial are implanted into the DNA of a some seed. For example the gene that triggers production of say nicotine is introduced into say corn as a natural insecticide. Sounds good, but whoever eats the corn is also eating nicotine. Since nobody knows exactly what genes are being introduced into the DNA of our foods I used nicotine as an fictional example to illustrate the process.

What we do know is mass die offs are occurring, bees, birds, etc. And there seems to be good evidence that GMOs are at least part of the reason.

I think a bit of caution might be justified here. Certainly I have a right to know what I am eating and GMO foods should be labeled as such.

Since folks with greater knowledge than I have are posting I would be interested in hearing if my fictional example is a good one.

178 posted on 05/31/2013 5:11:15 AM PDT by jpsb (Believe nothing until it has been offically denied)
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