Geneticists Starting from Scratch? I doubt it.

50 years of DNA research turned upside down as scientists discover second programming language within genetic code -- Science & Technology -- Sott.net:

‘GMO free’ myth busting: Labeling movement leading farmers to use more toxic chemicals | Genetic Literacy Project

‘GMO free’ myth busting: Labeling movement leading farmers to use more toxic chemicals | Genetic Literacy Project:

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GMOs, Go, Go, Go!

It seems the pseudo-scientific issue that bears the most weight with the people in my life is anti-GMO activism, so I once again find myself evaluating an article on that topic. This time around, Roberta L. Millstein attempts to take a middle road, but falls into a standard anti-science trap. “Just label it,” says the pseudo-scientist, “let the people decide.” Sure, label the GMOs. Teach the creationists’ “controversy”. Let the parents decide whether to vaccinate their kids. Oops, was my opinion leaking through here? I’ll get back to that in a bit.

She takes issue with the argument that the anti-GMO movement, and even the suggestion to label GMOs, is anti-science. She has conveniently listed her reasons in a numbered list, so let me take a specific look at these arguments.

Snake-Oil and Charismatic Fear-Mongers

I'd like to talk a little about an example of pseudo-science that has had dramatic, visible effects on the world stage.

They do love their drama.