Another Dirty Secret of Monsanto In the EFSA( European food safety authority) report, which can be read online, you can find (within the scientific wording) that researchers discovered a previously unknown viral gene that is known as ‘Gene VI’. What’s concerning is that not only is the rogue gene found in the most prominent GMO crops and about 63% of GMO traits approved for use (54 out of 86 to be precise), but it can actually disrupt the very biological functions within living organisms. Popular GMO crops such as Roundup-Ready soybeans, NK603, and MON810 corn were found to contain the gene that induces physical mutations. NK603 maize, of course, was also recently linked to the development of mass tumors in rats. 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. To read more Revealed: Deadly “Rogue Gene” Discovered in Monsanto’s GMO Crops
Posted on: Tue, 25 Jun 2013 08:24:47 +0000
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