Proof of Principle: GMO

Recently there's been a very clear demonstration the dangers of corporate research and GMO foods. This article talks about some peer-reviewed research about how a genetically modified pea had the new protein slightly differently expressed. This ended up causing some lung damage due to an immune response in the mice. In terms of the GMO issue, I think this shows that very stringent tests on GMO products are needed since there is no easy way to "undo."

As for corporate issue, I think this speaks volumes about the potential dangers. Imagine if this was Merck and they hid it like Vioxx. You can't recall a crop. I don't think that corporations should not be allowed to pursue the technology (that's silly), but the research should be monitored by a strong independent government body (like the FDA but with balls). By this I mean all the research, interactively so that none goes unread. If they aren't willing that's fine, it's an expensive endeavor. Eventually much more will be understood about protein synthesis and less tests will be necessary. Until then let's let the US military destroy the world, not killer tomatoes.