GalleryGlyphosate tolerant GM soybeans contain high residues of glyphosate and its toxic breakdown product AMPA, but conventional and organic soybeans contain none of these agrochemicals, an important new study shows. (more…)
GalleryDr. George: Roundup Possesses Tumor Promoting Potential
Researchers from the Indian Institute of Toxicology Research have confirmed the carcinogenic potential of Roundup herbicide using human skin cells (HaCaT ) exposed to extremely low concentrations of the world’s best selling herbicide. (more…)
Dangerous Glyphosate Residue Levels Found in Argentina Soy
Glyphosate has been found in Argentine soy at levels higher than the maximum residue level allowed in the EU (20 mg/kg), a new report by Testbiotech has revealed. (more…)
GalleryNew Study Shows GM Soy is Unsustainable in Argentina
The GM soy-based agro-export model as currently configured in Argentina is socially and ecologically unsustainable, according to a new peer-reviewed study.
The Paper: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0016718513000730
Modifying Argentina: GM soy and socio-environmental change
Author: Amalia Leguizamón
Highlights
*This paper examines Argentina’s agro-export strategy for socio-economic development.
*Strategy is based
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Dr Krüger: Glyphosate is Toxic to Dairy Cows
A new study by a team of scientists led by Dr Monika Krüger has revealed that Glyphosate (Roundup) is toxic to the normal metabolism of dairy cows. (more…)
GalleryDr Barberis: Roundup Causes Growth of Deadly Fungal Toxins
A new study from Argentina reveals that Roundup herbicide enhances the growth of aflatoxin-producing fungi, lending an explanation for the alarming increase in fungal toxins recently discovered in U.S corn, and revealing another way in which GM farming is
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Dr Mason: Glyphosate Is Destructor of Human Health and Biodiversity
This review paper is a comprehensive document prepared by Dr. Rosemary Mason which succinctly summarizes many of the findings regarding glyphosate’s toxicity to human health. It was prepared to send to the Scottish Parliament. (more…)
GalleryDr Spisak: Complete Genes May Pass from Food to Human Blood
A new study shows that contrary to reassurances from industry and regulators, complete genes – including GM genes – can pass from food into human blood. (more…)
GalleryDr Wang: GM Crop Weed Hybrids Set to Destroy Genetic Diversity
A new study from researchers at Fudan University in Shanghai, China has shown that GM crop-weed hybrids could outcompete wild relatives. Bad news for genetic diversity. (more…)
GalleryDr Huber: Glyphosate Could Cause Bee Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD)
There have been discussions about neonicotinoids, poor nutrition, Nosema, and mysterious viruses causing bee colony collapse disorder (CCD). Now plant pathologist Dr. Don Huber has pointed a finger at glyphosate as a possible cause of CCD in a paper
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