The USDA quickly released a statements saying that the Bt toxin only effect insects that it could not cause harm to animals or humans. A study was done on animals, before the study the animals were fed a strict organic diet. ... Once the farmers switched their feed back to organic within days the animals were a lot calmer, they were more playful and they stopped getting sick. ... They are in the water we drink, the air we breathe and the food we eat. ...

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To prevent any of these illnesses wash your hands, do not share food, drinks, or personal items, and cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze. ... In the past viruses were also classified by what or who it attacks, such as plants, animals, and bacteria. ...

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According to the research from Oklahoma State University, the increase of GMO crops and animals often requires fewer chemicals and may help to reduce environmental pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and soil erosion. ... Also, humans and animals that consume those plants ingest those toxins. ... When dust clouds form they lift up topsoil containing high levels of these harmful chemicals and carry them over to nearby towns, farms and often times makes its way to drinking water (Gertsberg). ...

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Chromosomes are arranged in pairs of homologous chromosomes where every animal and plant cells have their own number of chromosomes, called their diploid number. ... Even though there are several risk to genetic screening, there are also precautions the mother can take such as considering vaccination against rubella before conception, not smoking or drinking, taking folic acid and having a well balanced diet. ...

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What does a tomato, soybean, and McDonald's French fry have in common? They are all some of the most common genetically modified foods sold on the market today. This issue seems to be on everyone's plate lately. There is corporate interest and lobbying, outrage and protests, as well as curiosity and...

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Imagine a perfectly red and ripe tomato, a grain plant that is a natural herbicide, or a food item containing every nutrient. This is all possible now because of genetic engineering. Genetically engineered (GE) foods make use of this new technology; they seem beneficial, however, scientists and ac...

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