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A genetically-modified (GM) corn strain approved for food, feed and processing in the Philippines shows signs of toxicity to mammals, a new study released today reveals. The study, and written by a panel of three independent scientists in France, showed that laboratory rats fed with the GMO corn Monsanto (MON) 863 YieldGard Rootworm displayed kidney and liver toxicity. MON 863 is corn genetically manipulated to produce its own insecticide called ‘modified Cry3Bb1′ to kill rootworm insects in the soil, and contains gene coding for antibiotic resistance.

“No GMO has ever been proven safe for human consumption. The risks these manipulated organisms pose to the environment and human health are
simply unacceptable. Clearly, GMOs are not a sound basis for the futureof agriculture. It is time that our government realized that the future of farming must be grounded on the principles of sustainability and biodiversity, and which provides all people access to safe and nutritious food. The MON 863 case is a clear demonstration that GMOs can never be a viable option,” added Ocampo. [more]