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Organ Damage In Rats From Monsanto GMO Corn 766

Posted by kdawson on Wednesday January 13, 2010 @09:16AM from the ditch-the-high-fructose-corn-syrup dept.

jenningsthecat writes "A study published in December 2009 in the International Journal of Biological Sciences found that three varieties of Monsanto genetically-modified corn caused damage to the liver, kidneys, and other organs of rats. One of the corn varieties was designed to tolerate broad-spectrum herbicides, (so-called 'Roundup-ready' corn), while the other two contain bacteria-derived proteins that have insecticide properties. The study made use of Monsanto's own raw data. Quoting from the study's 'Conclusions' section: 'Our analysis highlights that the kidneys and liver as particularly important on which to focus such research as there was a clear negative impact on the function of these organs in rats consuming GM maize varieties for just 90 days.' Given the very high prevalence of corn in processed foods, this could be a real ticking time bomb. And with food manufacturers not being required by law to declare GMO content, I think I'll do my best to avoid corn altogether. Pass the puffed rice and pour me a glass of fizzy water!"

Comment For years I tell ya'! (Score 1) 331

by nezrael on Saturday November 28, 2009 @12:01AM (#30252338) Attached to: Scientists Say a Dirty Child Is a Healthy Child

I had a friend in high school who was raised on the most organic diet and kept fairly sheltered from most 'sick' related living habits (home-schooled, temperate climate, lots of chemical sanitizer / antibacterial use, etc. Now we're in our late 20's / early 30's, and he's sick (cold, flue, etc) at least 6 months out of every year. His digestive system gives him problems if anything is too spicy or citrus-like and he has troubles breathing 'urban air'. I've been proposing this fact to my peers since we graduated high school, but of course my claims have done nothing but ostricized me socially; doh!

Scientists Say a Dirty Child Is a Healthy Child 331

Posted by samzenpus on Tuesday November 24, 2009 @07:07PM from the snack-is-going-to-be-on-the-floor-today dept.

Researchers from the School of Medicine at the University of California have shown that the more germs a child is exposed to, the better their immune system in later life. Their study found that keeping a child's skin too clean impaired the skin's ability to heal itself. From the article: "'These germs are actually good for us,' said Professor Richard Gallo, who led the research. Common bacterial species, known as staphylococci, which can cause inflammation when under the skin, are 'good bacteria' when on the surface, where they can reduce inflammation."

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