Dec. 6th, 2011

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Like we didn't see this coming.

The recommended way of using Monsanto's corn was you planted most of your field with their genetically-modified corn, but you also planted an acre (or so) of standard corn and let the pests have it. Surprisingly, this worked well and helped prevent superinsects from developing. Well, in India, they didn't set off this portion of land and they now have a corn worm that is resistant to Monsanto's Roundup. Just like stopping taking antibiotics three days in to a two week course because you're feeling better.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2011/12/05/143141300/insects-find-crack-in-biotech-corns-armor

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