¡GMO OMG!

Genetically Modified Foods Are Already Causing Problems.

Evidence: Roundup
http://www.gmoevidence.com/location/roundup-evidence/
Evidence of the harm Roundup and other glyphosate-based herbicides can cause.

Evidence: Lab
http://www.gmoevidence.com/location/lab-evidence/
Lab evidence showing the dangers of GMOs and Roundup sourced from top scientists.

Evidence: Human
http://www.gmoevidence.com/location/human-evidence/
Actual harm caused by GMOs and Roundup to people from different areas of the globe.

Evidence: Animal
http://www.gmoevidence.com/location/animal-evidence/
Evidence of damage caused by GMOs and Roundup to wild and farm animals.


Dr Neumann – Glyphosate Released into Rhizosphere
In nutrient solution, rhizobox and pot experiments this Hohenheim University research shows that foliar applied glyphosate to target plants is released into the rhizosphere after a fast translocation from shoots to roots.
Source: Greenfingers.com
Abstract
There is a common understanding that the widely used herbicide glyphosate is easily degraded and adsorbed in soils and thus, harmless for use in agriculture. We can demonstrate, however, that this conclusion is wrong and dangerous for farmers because in former risk assessments the behaviour of glyphosate in the rhizosphere was not properly considered.
In nutrient solution, rhizobox and pot experiments we can show that foliar applied glyphosate to target plants is released into the rhizosphere after a fast translocation from shoots to roots. In the rhizosphere glyphosate can obviously be stabilized long enough to achieve negative effects on non-target plants. Such a negative side-effect is for example inhibited acquisition of micronutrients such as Mn, but also Zn, Fe and B, which are involved in plant own disease resistance mechanisms.
From this glyphosate transfer from target to non-target plants (e.g. from weed to trees in orchards) we predict an increase in disease problems, particularly on soils with low micronutrient availability as already reported in the USA. In view of plant and soil health, we urgently call for a re-assessment of glyphosate as herbicide.
Authors
G. NEUMANN, S. KOHLS, E. LANDSBERG, K. STOCK-OLIVEIRA SOUZA, T. YAMADA, V. RÖMHELD


Dr Jose Domingo: Review on Safety Assessment of GM Plants
The main goal of this Universitat Rovira i Virgili review is to assess the current state-of-the-art regarding the potential adverse effects/safety assessment of GM plants for human consumption.
Most of studies have been conducted by biotechnology companies responsible of commercializing these GM plants. These findings suggest a notable advance in comparison with the lack of studies published in recent years in scientific journals by those companies.
Author
Dr Jose Domingo, Universitat Rovira i Virgili


Spanish Government Institute: Glyphosate is Capable of Reaching Groundwater
This Spanish Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research study is one of the few works related to the analysis of glyphosate in real groundwater samples and the presented data confirm that, although it has low mobility in soils, glyphosate is capable of reaching groundwater.
Authors:
Sanchís J, Kantiani L, Llorca M, Rubio F, Ginebreda A, Fraile J, Garrido T, Farré M.


Dr Hilbeck: Farmers Have Seed Choices Restricted by GM Crops
This study finds that there is “no evidence that restrictions and regulations of GM crops in Europe have decreased seed choices for farmers in the non-adopting countries Austria, Germany and Switzerland. In contrast, we observed that in Spain, which has adopted GM maize, the seed market was more concentrated with fewer differentiated cultivars on offer. In Spain, overall numbers of maize cultivars declined, with an increasing number of non-GM cultivars being replaced by GM cultivars.”
The study also found “no detectable yield advantage in GM-adopting countries”, even when the analysis was extended to the United States.
Farmer’s choice of seeds in four EU countries under different levels of GM crop adoption
Authors: Angelika Hilbeck , Tamara Lebrecht, Raphaela Vogel, Jack A Heinemann, Rosa Binimelis


Germany Dead Cows – GM Corn
Between 2000 and 2002 Gottfried Gloeckner, whose dairy farm was then in North Hessen near Frankfurt, witnessed the mysterious death of 65 of his cows after he had fed them genetically manipulated Bt176 corn from the Swiss company, Syngenta.
Source: Institute of Science in Society


Bavarian Agriculture Institute: Bt Maize Harms Swallowtail Butterflies
In this European study uptake of Bt maize pollen by European common swallowtail butterflies led to a reduced plant consumption, to a lower body weight, and to a longer development time of larvae. Effects on pupal weight and duration of the pupal period were present but less pronounced and smaller than effects on larvae. Larvae having consumed Bt-maize pollen as first instars had a lower body weight as adult females and smaller forewings as adult males.
Source: stopogm.net 


Dr. Hans-Wolfgang Hoppe: Glyphosate Found in Human Urine Across Europe
People in 18 countries across Europe have been found to have traces of the weed killer glyphosate in their urine, show the results of tests commissioned by Friends of the Earth Europe.
Authors: Dr. Hans-Wolfgang Hoppe


Danish Pig Birth Defects – GM Soy
New revelations from Denmark have undermined the myth that GM soy and Roundup residues are essentially harmless components in the European animal feed supply chain.
An extended analysis of the connections made by pig farmer Ib Borup Pedersen between GM soy and health problems in his herd of breeding sows was published recently in Danish farming newspaper Effektivt Landbrug.
Source: GM Free Cymru


Prof Ashild Krogdahl: GM Corn Leads to Obesity
Norwegian Veterinary Science College feeding trials on rats, mice, pig and salmon have found that GM feed produces significant changes. Rats and fish fed Bt corn grew fatter than the control groups fed non-GM corn. Salmon fed on GM corn were slightly larger and ate slightly more. Their intestines had a different microstructure, they were less able to digest proteins, and there were changes to their immune system and blood.
Prof Ashild Krogdahl of the Norwegian School of Veterinary Science, one of the research team, commented on another worrying finding: “A frequent claim has been that new genes introduced in GM food are harmless since all genes are broken up in the intestines. But our findings show that genes can be transferred through the intestinal wall into the blood; they have been found in blood, muscle tissue and liver in sufficiently large segments to be identified.”
Source: gmwatch.eu


EFSA: Hidden Viral Gene VI Discovered in GM Crops
A hidden viral gene, Gene VI,  from cauliflower mosaic virus, has been discovered by EFSA (the European Food Safety Authority) and  Patrick du Jardin of Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech at the University of Liege, in GMO crops.
Source: es.landesbioscience.com
Authors
Nancy Podevin and Patrick du Jardin, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech; Plant Biology Unit; University of Liège; Gembloux, Belgium


The Royal Society: Winter GM Canola Damages Bee, Butterfly Populations
Butterfly numbers were cut by up to two-thirds and bee populations by half in fields of transgenic winter oilseed rape (canola), according to the final results of a three-year study commissioned by the UK government. Researchers behind the £6-million (US$11-million) study said that the project’s weed-control system is to blame.
Source: rspb.royalsocietypublishing.org
Authors
David A. Bohan, Caroline W. H. Boffey, David R. Brooks, Suzanne J. Clark, Alan M. Dewar, Les G. Firbank, Alison J. Haughton, Cathy Hawes, Matthew S. Heard, Mike J. May, Juliet L. Osborne, Joe N. Perry, Peter Rothery, David B. Roy, Rod J. Scott, Geoff R. Squire, Ian P. Woiwod and Gillian T. Champion.


Gilles-Eric Seralini: 3 GM Maize Varieties ‘Negatively Impact’ Organs
In the three GM maize varieties that formed the basis of this investigation, new side effects linked to the consumption of these cereals were revealed, which were sex- and often dose-dependent. Effects were mostly concentrated in kidney and liver function, the two major diet detoxification organs, but in detail differed with each GM type. In addition, some effects on heart, adrenal, spleen and blood cells were also frequently noted.
Source: www.biolsci.org
Authors
Joël Spiroux de Vendômois, François Roullier, Dominique Cellier, Gilles-Eric Séralini


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.
Author: Dr. Rosemary Mason


CRIIGEN: GM Maize and Roundup can Cause Tumours, Multiple Organ Damage and Premature Death
In a study published in “Food and Chemical Toxicology”  researchers led by Gilles-Eric Seralini from CRIIGEN have found that rats fed on a diet containing NK603 Roundup tolerant GM maize or given water containing Roundup, at levels permitted in drinking water and GM crops in the US, developed cancers faster and died earlier than rats fed on a standard diet. They suffered breast cancer and severe liver and kidney damage.
Authors
Gilles-Eric Séralini, Emilie Clair, Robin Mesnage, Steeve Gress, Nicolas Defarge, Manuela Malatesta, Didier Hennequin, Joël Spiroux de Vendômois


Only ten years ago, genetically modified cotton grew on 12% of all fields – today it is cultivated on over 80% of all cotton fields around the world

Dr Abdo: Bt Corn Not Substantially Equivalent to Non-GM Parent
This study by scientists from Alexandria University showed that the GM corn was not substantially equivalent to the non-GM parent.
Full Study Here: www.academia.edu
Chemical Analysis of BT corn “Mon-810: Ajeeb-YG®” and its counterpart non-Bt corn “Ajeeb”
Authors: Abdo E.M., Barbary O.M., Shaltout O.E.


Dr Malatesta: GM Soy Increases Liver Ageing Process in Mice
This University of Verona study demonstrates that GM soybean intake can influence some liver features during ageing and, although the mechanisms remain unknown, underlines the importance to investigate the long-term consequences of GM-diets and the potential synergistic effects with ageing, xenobiotics and/or stress conditions.
Source: US National Library of Medicine
Authors
Malatesta M, Boraldi F, Annovi G, Baldelli B, Battistelli S, Biggiogera M, Quaglino D.


Dr Aysun Kılıc: Rats Fed GM Maize Suffer Liver, Kidney Damage
In this Turkish study from Hacettepe University the Rats fed GM insecticide-producing maize over three generations suffered damage to liver and kidneys and showed alterations in blood biochemistry.
Find the paper here: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Authors
Aysun Kılıc , M. Turan Akay


Dr Tudisco: Heart Changes in Rabbits from GM Soy
The presence of DNA fragments in tissues from rabbits given genetically modified (GM) soya-bean meal was investigated in this University of Naples study by using the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) approach.
No differences in enzyme levels were detected in serum, but a significant increase of lactic dehydrogenase, mainly concerning the LDH1 isoenzyme was found in particular in kidney and heart but not in the muscle, thus suggesting a potential alteration in the local production of the enzyme.
Authors
R. Tudisco, P. Lombardi, F. Bovera, D. d’Angelo, M. I. Cutrignelli, V. Mastellone, V. Terzi, L. Avallone and F. Infascelli


Dr Antonella Agodi: GM DNA Found in Milk on Italian Market
University of Catania results from the screening of 60 samples of 12 different milk brands in Italy demonstrated the presence of GM maize sequences in 15 (25%) and of GM soybean sequences in 7 samples (11.7%).
The detection of GM DNA in milk can be interpreted as an indicator of fecal or airborne contamination, respectively, with feed DNA or feed particles, although an alternative source of contamination, possibly recognizable in the natural environment can be suggested. Further studies, performed on a larger number of milk samples, are needed to understand the likely source of contamination of milk collected from the Italian market.
Authors
Antonella Agodi, Martina Barchitta, Agata Grillo, Salvatore Sciacca


Dr Hussein Kaoud: Organ Damage in Rats Fed on GMOs
In a recent study by Egyptian scientist Hussein Kaoud of Cairo University’s Faculty of Veterinary Hygiene, nine groups of rats and mice were fed different genetically modified foods (potatoes, corn, grapes and tomatoes).
After a 2 month study an alteration of different organs, shrinkage of kidneys, change in the liver and spleen, appearance of malignant parts in the tissues, kidney failure and hemorrhages in the intestine were discovered in the animals that were fed GMOs. The brain functions were touched as well, and the rats’ learning and memory abilities were seriously altered. The death rate of baby rats raised by mothers on a diet of genetically modified corn also increased by 35%.
Source: egyptindependent.com


Russian Government Institute: Infertility in Hamsters from GM Soy
The experiment carried out jointly by the Russian National Association for Gene Security and the Institute of Ecological and Evolutional Problems showed that Campbell Hamsters lost the ability to reproduce after being fed GM soy for 2 years.
Source: The Voice of Russia


India Dead Sheep – GM Cotton
At least 1 820 sheep were reported dead in 2006 after grazing on post-harvest Bt cotton crops; the symptoms and post-mortem findings strongly suggest they died from severe toxicity.
This was uncovered in a preliminary investigation conducted by civil society organisations in just four villages in the Warangal district of Andhra Pradesh in India. The actual problem is likely to be much greater....India – Allergic Reactions from GM Cotton
Indian investigators found that farmers who had a direct contact with genetically modified Bt cotton suffered allergic reactions in various body parts which included hands, feet, face, eyes and nose, with some having fallen seriously ill.
Source: Third World Network


Dr. Thongprakaisang: Glyphosate Induces Growth in Human Breast Cancer Cells
This study shows that Glyphosate exerted proliferative effects only in human hormone-dependent breast cancer, T47D cells, but not in hormoneindependent breast cancer, MDA-MB231 cells, at 10-12 to 10-6 M in estrogen withdrawal condition.
Find Paper Here: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Glyphosate induces human breast cancer cells growth via estrogen receptors
Authors: Thongprakaisang S, Thiantanawat A, Rangkadilok N, Suriyo T, Satayavivad J.


Dr. Jian Chen: Transgenic DNA from GMOs in all rivers tested in China
A novel method was used in this research, to select and isolate those bacteria from the Chinese river water which contained DNA suspected to derive from GMOs. These were then carefully studied to demonstrate that the DNA could not have come from other sources (e.g. mutation/natural selection).
Source: lib.bioinfo.pl
‘A Survey of Drug Resistance bla Genes Originating from Synthetic Plasmid Vectors in Six Chinese Rivers.’
Authors
Chen J, Jin M, Qiu ZG, Guo C, Chen ZL, Shen ZQ, Wang XW, Li JW


Dr. 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.
Emptying of Intracellular Calcium Pool and Oxidative Stress Imbalance Are Associated with the Glyphosate-Induced Proliferation in Human Skin Keratinocytes HaCaT Cells
Authors: Jasmine George and Yogeshwer Shukla


Philippines 5 Deaths, Many Ill – GM Maize Pollen
In 2003, at least ninety residents of Sitio Kalyong in the Philippines became seriously ill. They all lived within 100 m of a field planted with GM maize, and their illnesses coincided with the GM maize flowering time.
Many if not all of the villagers exposed to GM-maize pollen in 2003 have remained ill to this day. Furthermore, there have been five unexplained deaths in the village.
Source: Institute of Science in Society


Dr Mercurio: Glyphosate is Most Resistant to Biodegredation in Sea Water
In this unique study in Australia scientists have shown that Glyphosate (Roundup) primarily in GM agriculture, is particularly resistant to biodegradation in sea water, and could therefore be a major contributor to the decline of marine coral reef systems such as the Great Barrier Reef.
Full article http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0025326X14000228
Authors
Philip Mercurio, Florita Flores,  Jochen F. Mueller,  Steve Carter,  Andrew P. Negri

Infomatic Films Releases GMO A Go Go! 
As more and more research emerges about the unparalleled dangers to planet Earth posed by genetically modified crops (GMOs), the team at Infomatic Films have labored for the past year to create a sumptuous feast of facts, in an easily digestible animated format. Result? “GMO A Go Go!”
http://sustainablepulse.com/2013/01/31/igmo-go-watch/#.U_Kqb6jGxpC

www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGqQV6ObFCQ

GMO OMG (2013)

GMO OMG director and concerned father Jeremy Seifert is in search of answers. How do GMOs affect our children, the health of our planet, and our freedom of choice? And perhaps the ultimate question, which Seifert tests himself: is it even possible to reject the food system currently in place, or have we lost something we can’t gain back? These and other questions take Seifert on a journey from his family’s table to Haiti, Paris, Norway, and the lobby of agra-giant Monsanto, from which he is unceremoniously ejected. Along the way we gain insight into a question that is of growing concern to citizens the world over: what's on your plate? http://www.gmofilm.com

http://www.peliculasclassics.com/gmo-omg-2013/   En (subtitles Español)

Top Scientists Challenge Makeup of US GMO Risks Panel
http://sustainablepulse.com/2014/08/06/scientists-challenge-makeup-of-us-gmo-risks-panel/#.U_KBbajGxpA