Selected Articles: Zika Virus, GMOs and Toxic Chemicals.
By Guillaume Kress, February 03 2016
The WHO declared the Zika virus a global health emergency on February 1 without providing much detail on the disease. Zika is both a virus as well as a de facto commodity. Guess who owns the Patent of the Zika Virus?
Zika Virus Intrauterine Infection Causes Fetal Brain Abnormality and Microcephaly: Tip of the Iceberg?
By A. S. Oliveira Melo, G. Malinger, R. Ximenes, P. O. Szejnfeld, S. Alves Sampaio, and A. M. Bispo de Filippis, February 04 2016
We bring to the attention of Global Research readers the Abstract of an important scientific study pertaining to the Zika virus outbreak.
European Office Revokes Monsanto’s False Patent for GM Melons
By Christina Sarich, February 04 2016
France, Germany, and Spain filed a suit against Monsanto last year because the company tried to patent a non-GM tomato that was resistant to a common fungal disease (EP1812575). Now, the European Patent Office (EPO) is revoking another patent Monsanto has held on non-GM melons.
West Coast US Cities Sue Monsanto over Toxic Chemicals
By Genevieve Leigh, February 03 2016
Last week, Seattle, Washington became the latest addition to the list of cities filing lawsuits against multinational corporation Monsanto, joining San Diego, San Jose, Oakland and Berkeley in California, along with Spokane, Washington. These efforts, led by San Diego-based law firm Gomez Trial Attorneys, aim to extract tens of millions of dollars from the agrochemical company for knowingly promoting the severely hazardous line of polychlorinated biphenyls, more commonly known as PCBs.
“Lies, Lies and More Lies” – GMOs, Poisoned Agriculture and Toxic “Scientific Rants”
By Colin Todhunter, February 04 2016
Have you ever read all of those pro-GMO scientists-cum-lobbyists professing their love of science?