Environmental Toxins
also known as environmental toxicants
Genetically Modified Microorganisms: A New Frontier
Note: A group of concerned scientists, physicians, educators, and authors have just published a peer-reviewed article regarding genetically modified microbes. Below is a summary of our work. Five Key Takeaways (For Busy Readers) Genetically modified microorganisms (GMMs) are living, self-replicating entities and not static chemicals. They can mutate, spread globally, and exchange genes with native microbes, creating risks that differ fundamentally from traditional GM crops. Human microbiomes...
The Hidden Chemical Partnership: How Glyphosate and Fluoride Collide Inside the Human Body
For decades, Americans have been assured that two of the world’s most controversial chemicals are “safe in small amounts.” One is fluoride, intentionally added to public water supplies to prevent tooth decay. The other is glyphosate, the main ingredient in the herbicide Roundup®, used on everything from corn and soy to suburban lawns.
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...
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...
The MAHA Commission Report: A Brief Overview From a Pediatrician’s Lens
The delivery of the MAHA Commission Report in true Warp Speed time is a stark and welcome change to the previous decades of avoidance and lack of any real communication regarding the documented decline in our children’s health. Let me begin a breakdown of the...
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...
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.