7/17/12 “World’s First GM babies born”
“The world’s first genetically modified humans have been created…
…So far, two of the babies have been tested and have been found to contain genes from three ‘parents’…
…The babies were born to women who had problems conceiving. Extra genes from a female donor were inserted into their eggs before they were fertilized in an attempt to enable them to conceive…
…The fact that the children have inherited the extra genes and incorporated them into their ‘germline’ means that they will, in turn, be able to pass them on to their own offspring.
Altering the human germline – in effect tinkering with the very make-up of our species – is a technique shunned by the vast majority of the world’s scientists…”
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-43767/Worlds-GM-babies-born.html#ixzz20wKm1dFt
We don’t even know for sure if genetically modified foods are safe and yet we are subjecting our babies to the same practice? This is very disturbing to me. I feel as though science is exploiting infertility by guilting desperate parents into going along with these dangerous science experiments. I have to agree with Professor Jaques Cohen when he says “It is a further and very worrying step down the wrong road for humanity.”
Infertility doesn’t just seem to be on the rise – it’s already been proven. I’m only 28 years old and I know more than one couple who are experiencing trouble conceiving first hand and they aren’t much older than me. What could be causing it? Maybe I don’t know the “for sure” cause, but genetically modifying humans cannot be the answer. Evolution is the answer, isn’t it? Evolving the way we live improves our chances.
Instead of blaming mitochondria, lets start supporting our life giving vessels. What are our bodies capable of? We’re capable of planting a seed, providing the necessary nutrients for that seed to flourish into a baby human and to feed that baby after it’s born. And on top of that we rule the world.
If our body is constantly warding off toxins, maybe it doesn’t have the natural resources or energy needed to “grow” a baby. Maybe the body’s natural defense is to shut off our baby maker during these times to concentrate on the battles at hand.
Phthalates and parabens are everywhere – in our fertilizers, pesticides, cosmetics and personal care products. It has been scientifically proven that these toxins mimic estrogen and “can cause structural and functional impairments of the reproductive system.” If we can avoid these toxins, we should. Safer products mean reduced exposure.
http://mothering.com/all-things-mothering/pregnancy-birth/toxins-in-pregnancy/factors-in-unexplained-infertility
I can’t guarentee that if you detoxify your life you will be blessed with a healthy pregnancy, but doesn’t it make sense to try before intensely intervening with nature? It’s so easy to reduce your toxic exposure. Learning more is the first step.
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