FTA: Humans and insects have a lot in common, genetically. If miRNA can in fact survive the gut then its entirely possible that miRNA intended to influence insect gene regulation could also affect humans. Monsantos claim that human toxicology tests are unwarranted is based on the doctrine of substantial equivalence. According to substantial equivalence, comparisons between GM and non-GM crops need only investigate the end products of DNA expression. New DNA is not considered a threat in any other way.
Posted on: Sun, 14 Dec 2014 08:46:19 +0000
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