Journal or Publishing Institution: Nature
Author(s): Ermakova, I.V.
Article Type: Journal Publication
Abstract:
To the editor: I was grateful to you for inviting me to discuss some of my experimental results in Nature Biotechnology; however, the Feature entitled “[Genetically modified] GM soybeans and health safety—a controversy reexamined,” as published in the September issue1, presents a flawed picture of my work. Although I thank Bruce Chassy, Val Giddings, Vivian Moses and Alan McHughen (Chassy et al.) for their detailed analysis of my work, remarks and recommendations, I am concerned that your readers will be misled by several of their comments. I also would like to clarify some issues concerning the manner in which this article was commissioned, a process that raises questions about editorial standards and practice at your journal. In my comments below, I first address the questions raised about my experiments and findings in the order in which they were raised in the Feature. I then raise some general concerns about the commissioning, proofing and production process. And, finally, I outline my responses to the criticism in the Feature of my research…
Keywords: Roundup Ready soy, GTS 40-3-2, Glyphosate tolerant soybean, Rodent, Mortality of offspring, GM soybeans, Genetically modified soya, Feeding, Rodents, Wistar rat, Rats, GMO, Transgenic, Genetically Engineered
Citation:
Ermakova, I.V. (2007) GM soybeans—revisiting a controversial format. Nature, 25, 12 December: 1351-1354.
Category:
- Health effects
Record ID: 632
Ermakova, I.V. (2007) GM soybeans—revisiting a controversial format. Nature, 25, 12 December: 1351-1354.
