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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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To: jpsb

I did a little more reading about these GMO’S..and it does appear these are affecting not only other insects and birds...but seems to be concern on how these affects humans who consume these.

Apparently much of this is done in order for 3rd world countries to grow their own food without the usual problems which affect their crops...thus since childbirth rates are so much higher this will enable them to further increase their populations....healthy....or so they say.


201 posted on 05/31/2013 8:44:20 AM PDT by caww
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To: jpsb; caww; ElkGroveDan
You left out one major consideration in your fictional example.

It's not the material that's necessarily damgerous, it's the chemical constitution and the dosage.

Example: Chlorine is a deadly poison. Sodium chloride is table salt.

330 posted on 05/31/2013 2:30:57 PM PDT by okie01 (The Mainstream Media: IGNORANCE ON PARADE --)
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