According to Independent Science News, Gene VI also inhibits RNA silencing. As you may know, RNA silencing has been pinpointed as vital for the proper functioning of gene expression when it comes to RNA. Perhaps more topically, it is a defense mechanism against viruses in plants and animals alike. On the contrary, many viruses have developed genes that disable this protective process. Independent Science News reports that the Gene VI is one such gene. Overall, there is a degree of knowledge on Gene VI. What we do know going by information within the report is that the gene: Helps to assemble virus particles; Inhibits the natural defense of the cellular system Produces proteins that are potentially problematic Makes plants susceptible to bacterial pathogens All of which are very significant effects that should be studied in depth by an independent team of scientists after GMO products are taken off the market pending further research on the entire array of associated diseases. And that does not even include the effects we are unaware of. This is yet another incident in which Monsanto and other biotech companies are getting away with an offense against the citizens of the world with (most likely) no action taken by the United States government.
Posted on: Sun, 23 Jun 2013 16:33:28 +0000
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