"For the first time, there's evidence of large concentrations of transgenic DNA---from genetically engineered (GE) corn---in animals. Scientists in Canada found the GE transgene from Roundup Ready corn in numerous soil dwelling animals, demonstrating that GE transgenes do not degrade significantly within the food web. The transgene was found in all animals tested, including anthropods, nemotodes, insects and earthworms. The finding suggest that there's opportunity for genetic transformation into non-GE plants and humans from GE-contaminated soil."
- Miranda Hart, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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