Retraction by corruption: the 2012 Séralini paper

Abstract

The following standard abbreviations will be used throughout this paper: GM, genetically modified; GE, genetically engineered (meaning the same as GM); GMO, genetically modified organism. A distinction might be made between genetic engineering, implying change in a genome accomplished by human manipulation of a genome rather than by a natural process, and genetic modification, which can include genetic engineering and also alteration of a genome by natural processes in the wild or by traditional breeding. In this paper, the terms will be regarded, as usual nowadays, to be synonymous.

Update on long-term toxicity of agricultural GMOs tolerant to roundup

“…In addition, increased incidence of pituitary neoplasia, and disorders of the sex hormones estradiol and thyroid in females were also noticed by them (discussion [2]). We also showed such differences many years ago in Seralini et al [12,16]. Steinberg et al dismissed these effects as "not… adverse" due to the lack of histopathological alterations in the estrogen-sensitive tissues and organs.…”

“…The emails demonstrated that Monsanto knew at least since 2000 that the glyphosate-only assessment-as practised in regulatory evaluations worldwide-was not enough to determine possible adverse effects on the health of humans, animals and the environment. The emails further demonstrated that since 2005 Monsanto has attempted to destroy my team's work and reputation, in particular by recruiting third-party, supposedly independent experts at the highest levels to voice ghost-written and biased arguments (Henry Miller or Wallace Hayes, for instance [10][11][12]), who did not, however, publicly disclose their links with Monsanto. This is highly linked to the discovery of the formulants toxicity present in Roundup or Roundup-tolerant GMOs.…”

“…It subsequently emerged from the Monsanto Papers that Hayes had a contractual relationship with Monsanto, which he failed to declare [10,11]. Moreover, Richard Goodman who had assessed the same GM corn for Monsanto became an assistant of the Editor-in-Chief for that purpose [12].…”

Increasing the impact of science and technology to provide more people with healthier and safer food

“…Consumption of GMOs is subject to passionate discussions. Experimental studies have shown contradictory results, either demonstrating that consumption of GMOs causes a number of diseases in laboratory test organisms, while others do not show any impact on their health (Novotny, 2018). In many countries, the Precautionary Principle was neglected in the case of GMOs and these have been introduced in farming without convincing evidence about their harmlessness to humans and wildlife.…”

Transformaciones territoriales, estrategias de resistencia e integración durante la consolidación del agronegocio en el Partido de Junín, Provincia de Buenos Aires, entre 1996-2016

“…No se reproducirán aquí todos los puntos relevados por Monsanto/Bayer, pero los argumentos presentados por la empresa son los mismos que los presentados por la revista científica para retractar la publicación. A comienzos de este año se publicó un artículo(Novotny, 2018) que compara el ensayo del equipo de Séralini con otro ensayo previamente publicado por científicos de Monsanto/Bayer. El estudio de la empresa concluye que el maíz transgénico es seguro, pero en ese ensayo no se investigaron los efectos del herbicida glifosato y duró 90 días (demasiado corto para evaluar efectos a largo plazo en comparación con el período de dos años del estudio Séralini) "La Dra.…”