Comments on: The Genetically Modified Food You Eat http://singularityhub.com/2009/07/15/the-genetically-modified-food-you-eat/ The Future Is Here Today...Robotics, Genetics, AI, Longevity, The Brain... Wed, 23 May 2012 15:41:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 By: Artisimo http://singularityhub.com/2009/07/15/the-genetically-modified-food-you-eat/#comment-47134 Artisimo Tue, 28 Jun 2011 23:10:15 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=5164#comment-47134 One of the main things that bothers me is that it's entirely in the hands of "for profit" corporations. The made a tomato to be more resistant to the pesticide Roundup that they also sell. If that doesn't point out the problem for you nothing will. The FDA is no kind of checks and balance system at this point and it's downright creepy that labeling is not required/allowed. One of the main things that bothers me is that it’s entirely in the hands of “for profit” corporations. The made a tomato to be more resistant to the pesticide Roundup that they also sell. If that doesn’t point out the problem for you nothing will. The FDA is no kind of checks and balance system at this point and it’s downright creepy that labeling is not required/allowed.

]]> By: Organic Farmers Unite Against Monsanto In Battle For Future of Food | Singularity Hub http://singularityhub.com/2009/07/15/the-genetically-modified-food-you-eat/#comment-44749 Organic Farmers Unite Against Monsanto In Battle For Future of Food | Singularity Hub Tue, 19 Apr 2011 21:24:31 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=5164#comment-44749 [...] many readers are probably aware, genetically modified food is highly prevalent in the States and an increasing amount of transgenic seed is being used in other countries, though [...] [...] many readers are probably aware, genetically modified food is highly prevalent in the States and an increasing amount of transgenic seed is being used in other countries, though [...]

]]> By: Organic Farmers Unite Against Monsanto In Battle For Future of Food | www.sawormfarming.co.za http://singularityhub.com/2009/07/15/the-genetically-modified-food-you-eat/#comment-44723 Organic Farmers Unite Against Monsanto In Battle For Future of Food | www.sawormfarming.co.za Tue, 19 Apr 2011 17:25:19 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=5164#comment-44723 [...] many readers are probably aware, genetically modified food is highly prevalent in the States and an increasing amount of transgenic seed is being used in other countries, though [...] [...] many readers are probably aware, genetically modified food is highly prevalent in the States and an increasing amount of transgenic seed is being used in other countries, though [...]

]]> By: Plant Gal http://singularityhub.com/2009/07/15/the-genetically-modified-food-you-eat/#comment-38341 Plant Gal Thu, 02 Dec 2010 03:28:00 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=5164#comment-38341 There is a big difference between GM and just hybridized and there are different levels of Genetic modification, I mean by all means disease risitance yes I am totaly behighnd that but when we are taking DNA from Carp (fish) and putting it into a Tomaot to make it more cold toleren, thats just sick. you don't know what kind of effect that fish dna in your tomatoe might do to you. also yes we can hybridise thing to be resistant and even hardier yyea it takes longer but i cna wait .. No Fish DNA in my Tomatoe please!!! There is a big difference between GM and just hybridized and there are different levels of Genetic modification, I mean by all means disease risitance yes I am totaly behighnd that but when we are taking DNA from Carp (fish) and putting it into a Tomaot to make it more cold toleren, thats just sick. you don’t know what kind of effect that fish dna in your tomatoe might do to you. also yes we can hybridise thing to be resistant and even hardier yyea it takes longer but i cna wait .. No Fish DNA in my Tomatoe please!!!

]]> By: Genetically Modified Salmon Could Be On Your Plate Soon | Singularity Hub http://singularityhub.com/2009/07/15/the-genetically-modified-food-you-eat/#comment-35313 Genetically Modified Salmon Could Be On Your Plate Soon | Singularity Hub Wed, 22 Sep 2010 15:45:23 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=5164#comment-35313 [...] course, genetically modified food has its disadvantages as well. As we’ve discussed before, GM animals and plants are considered intellectual property, which allows large corporations [...] [...] course, genetically modified food has its disadvantages as well. As we’ve discussed before, GM animals and plants are considered intellectual property, which allows large corporations [...]

]]> By: EnviromentalScientist http://singularityhub.com/2009/07/15/the-genetically-modified-food-you-eat/#comment-24473 EnviromentalScientist Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:26:56 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=5164#comment-24473 Aside from the other false statements in this article (i.e. higher nutritional value), the egregious statement "GM foods resistant to insect attack actually require fewer pesticides than their natural counterparts, a seeming win for the environment." is completely and totally FALSE!!! All one has to do is look at the sales of Round-Up since GM crops were introduced to know that this statement is patently false. Of course, one could also do a little more substantive research before helping perpetuate this myth. It's only a win for the environment of the GMO's don't contaminate other non-GM crops, which they will. That's incontrovertible and well-documented. Additionally, GM crops do not necessarily tolerate environmental stresses better (unless they are specifically engineered to), and thus when it comes to ACTUAL yield, overall, they do not produce a higher yield. Although raising certain (but by no means all) valid concerns over GMO's, this article is pretty poorly researched and helps perpetuate too many of the lies being told by the bio-tech corporations. Aside from the other false statements in this article (i.e. higher nutritional value), the egregious statement “GM foods resistant to insect attack actually require fewer pesticides than their natural counterparts, a seeming win for the environment.” is completely and totally FALSE!!!
All one has to do is look at the sales of Round-Up since GM crops were introduced to know that this statement is patently false. Of course, one could also do a little more substantive research before helping perpetuate this myth.
It’s only a win for the environment of the GMO’s don’t contaminate other non-GM crops, which they will. That’s incontrovertible and well-documented.
Additionally, GM crops do not necessarily tolerate environmental stresses better (unless they are specifically engineered to), and thus when it comes to ACTUAL yield, overall, they do not produce a higher yield.
Although raising certain (but by no means all) valid concerns over GMO’s, this article is pretty poorly researched and helps perpetuate too many of the lies being told by the bio-tech corporations.

]]> By: EnviromentalScientist http://singularityhub.com/2009/07/15/the-genetically-modified-food-you-eat/#comment-32635 EnviromentalScientist Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:26:00 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=5164#comment-32635 Aside from the other false statements in this article (i.e. higher nutritional value), the egregious statement "GM foods resistant to insect attack actually require fewer pesticides than their natural counterparts, a seeming win for the environment." is completely and totally FALSE!!! All one has to do is look at the sales of Round-Up since GM crops were introduced to know that this statement is patently false. Of course, one could also do a little more substantive research before helping perpetuate this myth. It's only a win for the environment of the GMO's don't contaminate other non-GM crops, which they will. That's incontrovertible and well-documented. Additionally, GM crops do not necessarily tolerate environmental stresses better (unless they are specifically engineered to), and thus when it comes to ACTUAL yield, overall, they do not produce a higher yield. Although raising certain (but by no means all) valid concerns over GMO's, this article is pretty poorly researched and helps perpetuate too many of the lies being told by the bio-tech corporations. Aside from the other false statements in this article (i.e. higher nutritional value), the egregious statement “GM foods resistant to insect attack actually require fewer pesticides than their natural counterparts, a seeming win for the environment.” is completely and totally FALSE!!!
All one has to do is look at the sales of Round-Up since GM crops were introduced to know that this statement is patently false. Of course, one could also do a little more substantive research before helping perpetuate this myth.
It’s only a win for the environment of the GMO’s don’t contaminate other non-GM crops, which they will. That’s incontrovertible and well-documented.
Additionally, GM crops do not necessarily tolerate environmental stresses better (unless they are specifically engineered to), and thus when it comes to ACTUAL yield, overall, they do not produce a higher yield.
Although raising certain (but by no means all) valid concerns over GMO’s, this article is pretty poorly researched and helps perpetuate too many of the lies being told by the bio-tech corporations.

]]> By: gwtt http://singularityhub.com/2009/07/15/the-genetically-modified-food-you-eat/#comment-13930 gwtt Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:28:48 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=5164#comment-13930 Genetically modified food must be treat as a computer virus, in the case if it infect natural food products during natural generative process used ny GOD. This production must be designed as safe and non infecting genetic programming, so in other cases companyes that create genetically modified food products must be treated like computer virus robbers and terrorists. Genetically modified food must be treat as a computer virus, in the case if it infect natural food products during natural generative process used ny GOD. This production must be designed as safe and non infecting genetic programming, so in other cases companyes that create genetically modified food products must be treated like computer virus robbers and terrorists.

]]> By: 7th period – Genetically engineered food – Part II | Hey Brookwood http://singularityhub.com/2009/07/15/the-genetically-modified-food-you-eat/#comment-13434 7th period – Genetically engineered food – Part II | Hey Brookwood Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:04:49 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=5164#comment-13434 [...] Read the following article by clicking on this link.  [...] [...] Read the following article by clicking on this link.  [...]

]]> By: Genetically Modified Rice and Corn To Grow in China, then the World | Singularity Hub http://singularityhub.com/2009/07/15/the-genetically-modified-food-you-eat/#comment-13065 Genetically Modified Rice and Corn To Grow in China, then the World | Singularity Hub Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:56:36 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=5164#comment-13065 [...] It’s hard to get a good idea if the Chinese are actively debating these issues as GM rice and corn are set to gain major ground in the next two to three years. Europe is likely to continue to fight GM adoption, Latin America is going to be a battle ground as each country takes its own measures to advocate or demonize GM foods, and the US…Well, strict veggie libel laws and loose labeling standards make the US a GM free for all. Few people in the states know which foods they eat are genetically modified. [...] [...] It’s hard to get a good idea if the Chinese are actively debating these issues as GM rice and corn are set to gain major ground in the next two to three years. Europe is likely to continue to fight GM adoption, Latin America is going to be a battle ground as each country takes its own measures to advocate or demonize GM foods, and the US…Well, strict veggie libel laws and loose labeling standards make the US a GM free for all. Few people in the states know which foods they eat are genetically modified. [...]

]]> By: Uriel http://singularityhub.com/2009/07/15/the-genetically-modified-food-you-eat/#comment-12057 Uriel Thu, 31 Dec 2009 05:29:00 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=5164#comment-12057 Genetically modified foods enlarge the endocrine glands, shrink vital organs and create severe alergies. Because they are designed with antibiotic resistant genes, they can be passed onto the bacteria in our bodies, breeding super antibiotic resistant strains of bacteria. There is now proof they are damaging bees, ladybugs (vital to growing plants) and even making dogs, cats, and birds sick. When genes from one species are sliced into another, the body can not register the mutated combo properly. Anytime you eat a seedless watermellon, or grape, or seedless anything...you are eating a genetically modified food. Genetically modified foods enlarge the endocrine glands, shrink vital organs and create severe alergies. Because they are designed with antibiotic resistant genes, they can be passed onto the bacteria in our bodies, breeding super antibiotic resistant strains of bacteria. There is now proof they are damaging bees, ladybugs (vital to growing plants) and even making dogs, cats, and birds sick. When genes from one species are sliced into another, the body can not register the mutated combo properly. Anytime you eat a seedless watermellon, or grape, or seedless anything…you are eating a genetically modified food.

]]> By: Uriel http://singularityhub.com/2009/07/15/the-genetically-modified-food-you-eat/#comment-31516 Uriel Thu, 31 Dec 2009 05:29:00 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=5164#comment-31516 Genetically modified foods enlarge the endocrine glands, shrink vital organs and create severe alergies. Because they are designed with antibiotic resistant genes, they can be passed onto the bacteria in our bodies, breeding super antibiotic resistant strains of bacteria. There is now proof they are damaging bees, ladybugs (vital to growing plants) and even making dogs, cats, and birds sick. When genes from one species are sliced into another, the body can not register the mutated combo properly. Anytime you eat a seedless watermellon, or grape, or seedless anything...you are eating a genetically modified food. Genetically modified foods enlarge the endocrine glands, shrink vital organs and create severe alergies. Because they are designed with antibiotic resistant genes, they can be passed onto the bacteria in our bodies, breeding super antibiotic resistant strains of bacteria. There is now proof they are damaging bees, ladybugs (vital to growing plants) and even making dogs, cats, and birds sick. When genes from one species are sliced into another, the body can not register the mutated combo properly. Anytime you eat a seedless watermellon, or grape, or seedless anything…you are eating a genetically modified food.

]]> By: Collective learning and manipulation « Life is what you make it http://singularityhub.com/2009/07/15/the-genetically-modified-food-you-eat/#comment-9529 Collective learning and manipulation « Life is what you make it Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:42:22 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=5164#comment-9529 [...] The Genetically Modified Food You Eat (singularityhub.com) [...] [...] The Genetically Modified Food You Eat (singularityhub.com) [...]

]]> By: ‘Non-GMO’ Seal Identifies Foods Mostly Biotech-Free | Innovation Toronto http://singularityhub.com/2009/07/15/the-genetically-modified-food-you-eat/#comment-7583 ‘Non-GMO’ Seal Identifies Foods Mostly Biotech-Free | Innovation Toronto Sat, 29 Aug 2009 14:26:13 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=5164#comment-7583 [...] The Genetically Modified Food You Eat (singularityhub.com) [...] [...] The Genetically Modified Food You Eat (singularityhub.com) [...]

]]> By: Katie http://singularityhub.com/2009/07/15/the-genetically-modified-food-you-eat/#comment-6934 Katie Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:55:04 +0000 http://singularityhub.com/?p=5164#comment-6934 @Kevin "And if you don’t like it, buy certified organic foods. You don’t have a right to keep other people from eating stuff you dislike." You are right. We people who like our food to not be mutated, infected with viruses and bacteria, and pushed out without being labeled as such should just protect our own children and leave yours out of it. Though, when they get sick, you really shouldn't blame anyone but yourself. As for me, I will take heed of the Japanese who have said that they will "watch the American children for the next 10 years". You can be the lab rat (many of those rats got sick), I will be the wise consumer. http://tinyurl.com/nbzzqd @Kevin
“And if you don’t like it, buy certified organic foods. You don’t have a right to keep other people from eating stuff you dislike.”

You are right. We people who like our food to not be mutated, infected with viruses and bacteria, and pushed out without being labeled as such should just protect our own children and leave yours out of it. Though, when they get sick, you really shouldn’t blame anyone but yourself.

As for me, I will take heed of the Japanese who have said that they will “watch the American children for the next 10 years”. You can be the lab rat (many of those rats got sick), I will be the wise consumer.

http://tinyurl.com/nbzzqd

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