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Continued from page 25 - GM MAIZE’S HEALTHEFFECTSand placental cell lines, and on human placentalextracts, primary umbilical cord cells and freshlyisolated testicular cells. Glyphosate, the activeingredient of Roundup, had also been found to causeendocrine disruption in human cells at sub-agriculturaldoses.Previous research had also found that adjuvants addedto the herbicide formulations are not inert, but rathercan be the active route for toxicity.Meanwhile, a re-analysis of the raw data of a 90-dayfeeding trial with rats fed Roundup tolerant NK603 hadpreviously showed signs of toxic effects on liver andkidney.Therefore, this latest research studied the effects of thefull commercial formulation of Roundup, as well as ofthe genetically engineered maize, on its own as well assprayed with Roundup.The results, as presented at the conference, showed thatrats fed with the genetically engineered maize and/orRoundup died more rapidly. The first male fed thegenetically engineered maize to die did so one yearbefore the first control, while the first female, eightmonths before the first control. Significantly, mortalitywas higher in the treated groups, for example, there wastwo to three times more mortality in all treated femalegroups.According to the researchers, tumours also developedmore rapidly in rats fed the genetically engineeredmaize and/or Roundup; up to 600 days before thecontrols in males, which saw tumours develop in theskin and kidneys, and on average 94 days before thecontrols in females, largely in the mammary glands.There were two to three times more tumours in treatedrats for both sexes.All in all, the study found that female rats died mostlyfrom mammary tumours and pituitary dysfunctions,while males died mostly from pathologies in the liverand kidneys. The pathological profiles were similar forthe three treatments.The researchers hypothesized that the reason whyNK603 maize, NK603 maize sprayed with Roundup,and Roundup on its own, all produced very similarimpacts, is that both the genetically engineered maizeand Roundup may cause hormonal disturbances in thesame biochemical and physiological pathway.The researchers recommended that the authorizations ofthese products need to be reconsidered. This is perfectly26-- Traditional African Clinic July 2013consistent with the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety,which in its Article 12 preserves the right of Parties ofimport to, at any time, in light of new scientificinformation, review and change their decision regardingan LMO import. Many national biosafety laws alsocontain such safeguards to enable the authorities to takeinto account new information on potential adverseimpacts, not only on biological diversity, but also onhuman health.Furthermore, the scientists recommended that the existingrisk assessment protocols should be revised in light of thefindings. Specifically, the 90-day tests with rats, whichare currently done by the industry and presented toregulators, need to be extended to two years for allLMOs, and pesticides need to be tested for two years atlow levels and with their full commercial formulations.As Parties to the Cartagena Protocol gather for their sixthmeeting in Hyderabad, these new results should informtheir discussions, in line with the precautionary principle,particularly on risk assessment and risk management, andincluding on the identification of LMOs or specific traitsof LMOs that may adverse effects on the conservationand sustainable use of biological diversity, taking intoaccount risks to human health. – Third World NetworkFeatures.About the writer: Lim Li Ching is a Researcher with ThirdWorld Network.http://www.twnside.org.sg/twnf/2012/3869.htm☻☻☻☻☻Continued from page 18 – Warning: GeneticallyModified “Agent Orange Corn” Coming soon to aPlate near YouSadly, Kieu’s story is not an unfamiliar one. Countlessothers throughout Vietnam and America have suffered atthe hands of Agent Orange. Parkinson’s, Hodgkin’sdisease, Bcell leukemias and multiple myeloma are alllinked with exposure to the herbicide. And the poisonsdon’t just magically disappear — decades later, traces arestill found in the soil. Additionally, many view AgentOrange as chemical warfare. According to GlobalResearch:“In US Senate Congressional Records dated August 11,1969, a table presented to senators showed that congressclearly classified 2,4-D and 2,4,5-T (main components ofAgent Orange) in the Chemical and Biological Warfarecategory.”If Agent Orange is so toxic, why does Dow AgroScienceswant to introduce more of it into our food supply?Continued on page 27
Continued from page 26 – Warning: Genetically Modified“Agent Orange Corn” Coming soon to a Plate near YouFollow the moneyAs with all genetically modified crops, the reason comesdown to one point: corporate profit. It is not about feedingthe hungry masses or improving the lives ofmillions. The main motivating force is always money,plain and simple. This is why whenever a new GM crop ison the ticket for approval, food activist groups like theOrganic Consumers Association go on high alert. Theyrealize mega corporations such as Monsanto and Dow areup to something — and it’s most likely harmful.millions. The main motivating force is always money,plain and simple. This is why whenever a new GM crop ison the ticket for approval, food activist groups like theOrganic Consumers Association go on high alert. Theyrealize mega corporations such as Monsanto and Dow areup to something — and it’s most likely harmful.New “Frankencorn” cropEnlist brand GM corn is Dow AgroSciences latest mutantbaby. It’s a crop developed to withstand extreme amountsof 2,4-D — an ingredient found in Agent Orange thatseverely jeopardizes the health of the environment as wellas that of humans and wildlife. Round Up Ready resistant‘superweeds’ apparently need something stronger. EnterAgent Orange.As accurately observed by conventional soybean and cornfarmer George Naylor, “Farmers are on the front lines ofthis potential chemical disaster,” and adds, “I’m also veryconcerned about the further pollution of the air and waterin my community.” Scientists and more than 140 advocacygroups have flooded U.S. Agriculture Secretary TomVilsack’s inbox with letters protesting Dow’s regulatoryapplication for the Enlist crop. But further pressure isneeded to stop the approval. To take action against thistoxic new breed of corn, click here.Sources for this article include:http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/agentorange/chi-091204-vietnam-agentorange-pictureshttp://www.globalresearch.ca/vietnam-chemical-companies-usauthorities-knew-thedangers-of-agent-orangehttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/26/enlist-dow-agentorangecornhttp://disabilitymessage.com/disability/content/vets-suspectagent-orange-dangerspassed-down-kidshttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2185917/Landmark-US-clean-Vietnam-Agent-Orange-fallout-announced-Chemicallinked-cancer-birth-defectshttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/10/12100209283927-- Traditional African Clinic July 2013http://directaction.org.au/issue25/agent_orange_us_still_attacking_the_people_of_vietnam_35_years_onhttp://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/agentorange/diseaseshttp://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/agentorange/birth_defects.asphttp://salsa3.salsalabs.com/o/50865/p/dia/action3/common/publichttp://www.organicconsumers.org/bytes/ob364http://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/agentorange/diseaseshttp://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/agentorange/birth_defects.asphttp://salsa3.salsalabs.com/o/50865/p/dia/action3/common/publichttp://www.organicconsumers.org/bytes/ob364http://wakeup-world.com/2013/07/14/warning-geneticallymodified-agent-orange-corn-coming-soon-to-a-plate-nearyou/☻☻☻☻☻Herbicide and PesticideExposure linked toParkinson's DiseaseBy Case AdamsJune 05, 2013A recent study from UCLA has confirmed thatexposure to the herbicide Paraquat is linked with aheightened risk of Parkinson's disease. This combineswith other research that has found other chemicals usedon our foods and landscapes significantly increase therisk of Parkinson's.The researchers, from UCLA's Fielding School ofPublic Health, studied 357 Parkinson's disease casesalong with 754 control subjects - adults from CentralCalifornia. The researchers determined increasedexposure to the herbicide Paraquat through geographicmapping linking their home locations to agriculturaluse of the chemical on farms. Those living closer tofarms that sprayed the herbicide were found to have aalong with 754 control subjects - adults from CentralCalifornia. The researchers determined increasedexposure to the herbicide Paraquat through geographicmapping linking their home locations to agriculturaluse of the chemical on farms. Those living closer tofarms that sprayed the herbicide were found to have a36% increased risk of Parkinson's.Continued on page 28
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