Gmo corn is not "substantially equivalent" to non GMO
Though it was claimed to be substantially equivalent by Monsanto, a long term in depth scientific study found the exact opposite to be true.
STUDY: "An integrated multi-omics analysis of the NK603 Roundup-tolerant GM maize reveals metabolism disturbances caused by the transformation process"
"Glyphosate tolerant genetically modified (GM) maize NK603 was assessed as "substantially equivalent" to its isogenic counterpart by a nutrient composition analysis in order to be granted market approval. We have applied contemporary in depth molecular profiling methods of NK603 maize kernels (sprayed or unsprayed with Roundup) and the isogenic corn to reassess its substantial equivalence status. Proteome profiles of the maize kernels revealed alterations in the levels of enzymes of glycolysis and TCA cycle pathways, which were reflective of an imbalance in energy metabolism. Changes in proteins and metabolites of glutathione metabolism were indicative of increased oxidative stress. The most pronounced metabolome differences between NK603 and its isogenic counterpart consisted of an increase in polyamines including N-acetyl-cadaverine (2.9-fold), N-acetylputrescine (1.8-fold), putrescine (2.7-fold) and cadaverine (28-fold), which depending on context can be either protective or a cause of toxicity. Our molecular profiling results show that NK603 and its isogenic control are not substantially equivalent
The full report is HERE.
http://www.nature.com/articles/srep37855
It is very well done and basically destroys the legitimacy of GMO. It proves that GMO corn does not metabolize properly when eaten, and can cause a large number of problems if consumed because it simply is not real corn.
Though it was claimed to be substantially equivalent by Monsanto, a long term in depth scientific study found the exact opposite to be true.
STUDY: "An integrated multi-omics analysis of the NK603 Roundup-tolerant GM maize reveals metabolism disturbances caused by the transformation process"
"Glyphosate tolerant genetically modified (GM) maize NK603 was assessed as "substantially equivalent" to its isogenic counterpart by a nutrient composition analysis in order to be granted market approval. We have applied contemporary in depth molecular profiling methods of NK603 maize kernels (sprayed or unsprayed with Roundup) and the isogenic corn to reassess its substantial equivalence status. Proteome profiles of the maize kernels revealed alterations in the levels of enzymes of glycolysis and TCA cycle pathways, which were reflective of an imbalance in energy metabolism. Changes in proteins and metabolites of glutathione metabolism were indicative of increased oxidative stress. The most pronounced metabolome differences between NK603 and its isogenic counterpart consisted of an increase in polyamines including N-acetyl-cadaverine (2.9-fold), N-acetylputrescine (1.8-fold), putrescine (2.7-fold) and cadaverine (28-fold), which depending on context can be either protective or a cause of toxicity. Our molecular profiling results show that NK603 and its isogenic control are not substantially equivalent
The full report is HERE.
http://www.nature.com/articles/srep37855
It is very well done and basically destroys the legitimacy of GMO. It proves that GMO corn does not metabolize properly when eaten, and can cause a large number of problems if consumed because it simply is not real corn.