Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Our last chance

Our last chance



You may be shocked but this is the truth. We just have one last chance to prevent this from happening to us. An unpredictable, dangerous technology is soon to be tested out on all Indians.

The first Genetically Modified (GM) food – Bt Brinjal , will soon be launched in India on a commercial basis. GM food is created by taking genes from one organism like bacteria, spiders, frogs etc. and inserting them into the genome (gene sequence) of another unrelated organism like rice, wheat, brinjals etc.

The insertion disrupts the genome and it is modified in ways one can’t predict. These unpredictable modifications can result in adverse health-impacts for those who consume GM food. Studies with lab rats fed on GM, linked GM to stunted growth, impaired immune systems, bleeding stomachs, liver and kidney lesions etc.

So, it is no surprise that majority of countries around the world have rejected GM food. The only proof in support of GM food safety comes from the companies themselves, who stand to gain from this.

It is time we stood up and refused to become lab rats in some genetic experiment of big companies. Send a petition to the prime minister now! .

Click the links above and Support the movement to save our food and health.


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