"Rats fed on a diet rich in genetically modified corn developed
abnormalities to internal organs and changes to their blood, raising  
fears
that human health could be affected by eating GM food.

"The Independent on Sunday can today reveal details of secret research
carried out by Monsanto, the GM food giant, which shows that rats fed  
the
modified corn had smaller kidneys and variations in the composition of
their blood.

"According to the confidential 1,139-page report, these health problems
were absent from another batch of rodents fed non-GM food as part of the
research project.

"The disclosures come as European countries, including Britain, prepare  
to
vote on whether the GM-modified corn should go on sale to the public. A
vote last week by the European Union failed to secure agreement over
whether the product should be sold here, after Britain and nine other
countries voted in favour."

Full story at:
http://news.independent.co.uk/world/science_technology/story.jsp? 
story=640430



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