Environmental Toxins
also known as environmental toxicants
Medical Genetic Engineering and Our Children’s Safety
As a pediatrician and advocate for children's health, I recognize that gene therapies for rare conditions like spinal muscular atrophy or Duchenne muscular dystrophy are often held up as evidence of the promise of genetic engineering. While some of these therapies have shown potential in some rare clinical conditions, they do not justify the uncontrolled expansion of genetic manipulation across medicine, agriculture, and biotechnology. These technologies remain largely experimental, with...
GMOs on X
This is a different type of blog/article. My news stems mostly from X. I grew weary from censorship and factchecking and thought X might be the safe news haven. For the most part, I believe that to be true, unless I am criticizing Dr. Makary and the FDA position on Covid vaccines or the missing link, GMOs, from the MAHA Commission Report recently released. But a recent post graced my feed and I thought I must share an anonymous tweet in response to someone stating that “…Developing GMO food...
Synthetic Milk and Our Children: A Pediatrician’s Cautionary Tale
Article 7 in the Got REAL Milk Series Why Synthetic Milks May Be a Bad Idea for Children:A Pediatrician’s Perspective A summary for busy parents: Synthetic milks lack key bioavailable nutrients found in organic dairy, including healthy fats, essential amino acids, and...
A Children’s Health Bill of Rights
Globally, the health of our children is under assault. Chronic disease amongst our most vulnerable is rampant. The main drivers of this present health disaster are environmental toxicants. Californian state lawmakers proclaimed that October 2021 is Children’s Environmental Health Month, raising awareness about the need for clean air, water, and food to protect children.
Infant Formula References and Citations
GMOScience has developed a comprehensive body of work under the “Got REAL Milk” series, centered on our 2024 study examining toxic metals in infant formulas. This series explores issues related to toxic metal contaminants affecting infant nutrition and the health...
DIY Infant Formula
Article 6 in the Got Real Milk Series As parents, we all want to give our babies the very best start in life, and that begins with proper nutrition. Breast is best, and when that is not possible, parents will seek out infant formulas. While commercial infant formulas...
GMOScience Responds to Forbes on Toxic Girl Scout Cookies
This letter is in response to the article written by Stephanie Gravalese in the Lifestyle/Dining edition of Forbes Magazine regarding our findings of toxicants and heavy metals in Girl Scout Cookies.
Healthy Soil = Healthy Kids
The food you eat and the air you breathe depend on the health of the soil beneath your feet! Healthy soil is packed with nutrients that help fruits, vegetables, and grains grow strong, which means you get the vitamins and minerals your body needs to stay healthy. When...
Danger in the Dough: Unveiling the Toxic Contaminants in Girl Scout Cookies
Article by Michelle Perro, MD, Stephanie Seneff, PhD, and Zen Honeycutt BFA Introduction Consumer groups, GMOScience, Moms Across America, and supporters have commissioned the testing of Girl Scout cookies for toxic metals and glyphosate/AMPA (an herbicide and its...
Engineering the Perfect Baby: CRISPR: An Overview
CRISPR is one of the latest genetic tools that allows scientists to make changes to DNA, the molecule that carries the instructions for how living things grow and function.
The National Citizens Inquiry
GMOScience Speaks on Behalf of our Children and Food Safety
Over the past two years, a citizen-led and independently funded initiative was established, The National Citizens Inquiry, to amplify the voices of ordinary Canadian citizens and document their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Operating outside of government influence, this initiative sought to understand the events that unfolded and develop recommendations to ensure that future crises are managed with minimal harm to the public.
Pediatric Environmental Health Questionnaire
Assessing the Top Ten Toxic Exposures in Children
The Pediatric Environmental Health Questionnaire (PEHQ) is a tool for practitioners and parents to aid in assessing children at risk of harm due to environmental toxicants. It is not meant to be all-inclusive, but a screening aid to identify at-risk children and create awareness regarding a prominent and overlooked contributor to chronic health issues.