The Gene Revolution, The Future of Agriculture: Dr. Thierry Vrain

Former Pro-GMO Scientist Speaks Out On The Real Dangers of Genetically Engineered Food

http://www.foodrevolution.org/blog/former-pro-gmo-scientist/

By Thierry Vrain

I retired 10 years ago after a long career as a research scientist for Agriculture Canada. When I was on the payroll, I was the designated scientist of my institute to address public groups and reassure them that genetically engineered crops and foods were safe. There is, however, a growing body of scientific research – done mostly in Europe, Russia, and other countries – showing that diets containing engineered corn or soya cause serious health problems in laboratory mice and rats.

I don’t know if I was passionate about it but I was knowledgeable. I defended the side of technological advance, of science and progress.

In the last 10 years I have changed...