02-27-2015, 08:07 AM
My original point was aimed at the process which doesn't allow for the surrounding biology to assimilate the newly introduced mutagen in small quantities as would occur in nature. For example, the vast array of new mutagens introduced in extremely high levels is not something that is found in nature. Thus a subtle introduction isn't occurring. In this case, just as virus and bacteria will imprint themselves on the host genome over time, the same occurs with the high level of newly introduced mutagens in X environment upon the bacteria and virus. For example the human gut where the mutgens are eventually absorbed by virus and bacteria in the body and replicated. This alters the virus and bacteria inducing high level mutagen forms of these micro organisms, some of which pose a problem for modern medicine when the current antibiotic regime is no longer adequate or even in the way these bacteria and virus behave thereafter. The link I referenced was an example of this sort of interaction albeit not in the Human body but none the less extremely relevant when it comes to the microbiology within the human body. Hence the low level occurrence of natural occurring mutagens vs. the high level introduction of synthetic mutagens does indeed pose a factual threat and thus a danger with regard to their effects upon virus and bacteria both within a host and within its external biosphere. To state that these transgenic variety are as safe as the regular breeding process is patently absurd... it's in the concentration levels the problems occur and that's the point.
BTW... radiation and chemical GE also exist - As an example, Ruby Red grapefruit are an irradiated form of GE food, hence GMO.
BTW... radiation and chemical GE also exist - As an example, Ruby Red grapefruit are an irradiated form of GE food, hence GMO.