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scientists say there have not been enough studies on GMOs' influence on
human health to allow for a wide introduction of GM
food on the market.</span></em><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:rgb(80,80,80)"><br>
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</span><strong><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:rgb(80,80,80)">"Stop GMOs": Russian scientists urge 10-year ban on genetically modified products</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:rgb(80,80,80)"><br>
Russia Today, December 16, 2013<br>
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Russian scientists are calling for a 10-year moratorium on GMOs to
thoroughly study their influence on human health, stressing that such
examinations are vital.<br>
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"It is necessary to ban GMO, to impose moratorium [on it] for 10 years.
While GMO will be prohibited, we can plan experiments, tests, or maybe
even new methods of research could be developed,� vice president of
Russia�s National Association for Genetic Safety,
Irina Ermakova, told Interfax news agency.<br>
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According to her, there have not been enough sufficient studies on GMO
influence on human health to allow for a wide introduction of
genetically modified food on the market.<br>
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However, scientists say that most studies prove that such food comes along with dangerous side effects.<br>
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�It has been proved that not only in Russia, but also in many other
countries in the world, GMO is dangerous. Methods of obtaining the GMO
are not perfect, therefore, at this stage, all GMOs are dangerous,"
Ermakova said.<br>
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She went on to explain that one of the techniques uses tumor-causing soil bacteria.<br>
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"Consumption and use of GMOs obtained in such way can lead to tumors, cancers and obesity among animals," Ermakova said.<br>
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She added that doctors have seen a surge of diabetes and cancer in
regions where residents have consumed larger amounts of GMO-containing
food.<br>
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"Biotechnologies certainly should be developed, but GMO should be stopped. [We] should stop it from spreading,� Ermakova added.<br>
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In September, Russia endorsed the Rules for the State Registration of
GMO and GMO-containing Products. The law enforces compulsory
registration of all products containing GM components.<br>
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Also in September, Russian authorities temporarily suspended the import
and sale of Monsanto�s genetically modified corn after a French study
suggested it may be linked to cancer. Russian Prime Minister Dmitry
Medvedev ordered regulatory agencies to consider
a possible ban on all GMO imports into Russia.<br>
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