Scientists Under Attack - Genetic Engineering In The Magnetic Field of Money (2009)

Scientists Under Attack - Genetic Engineering In The Magnetic Field of Money (2009)(DVD ISO)

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Scientists Under Attack: Genetic Engineering in the Magnetic Field of Money is a 60 minute, award winning film by Bertram Verhaag about GMOs and the need for the independence of science. Nearly 95% of genetic engineering research is paid for and controlled by international corporations such as Monsanto. This film exposes how these globalist companies manipulate and suppress scientific research to hide the dangers of genetically altered plants and animals.

Using stunning visuals filmed on three continents, veteran German filmmaker Bertram Verhaag tracks the fate of two scientists at the hands of a multi-billion dollar industry that is desperate to hide the dangers of their genetically modified organisms (GMOs). When scientist Arpad Pusztai reported that genetically modified (GM) foods caused serious health problems in rats, he was a hero at his prestigious UK institute--for two days. But after two phone calls (apparently) from the Prime Minister's office, he was fired, gagged and mercilessly attacked. When UC Berkeley professor Ignacio Chapela discovered GM corn contamination in Mexico, he too faced a firestorm of distortion and denial that left him struggling to salvage his career. Find out how the biotech industry "engineers" the truth and what they are trying to hide from you. Their stories not only illustrate the danger of corporate control of scientific research, but also the serious risks of the new generation of gene-spliced food and crops.

DVD also includes a 30 minute bonus film. Monster Salmon documents how one private company, now supported by the US FDA, wants their patented, genetically engineered, super-sized salmon in the food supply. However, critics warn of dire consequences to our health and the decimation of the natural fish populations.

Árpád Pusztai and Ignacio Chapela have two things in common. They are distinguished scientists and their careers are in ruins. Both scientists choose to look at the phenomenon of genetic engineering. Both made important discoveries. Both of them are suffering the fate of those who criticise the powerful vested interests that now dominate big business and scientific research.

Statements made by scientists themselves prove that 95% of the research in the area of genetic engineering is paid by the industry. Only 5% of the research is independent. The big danger for freedom of science and our democracy is evident.

Can the public -- we all -- still trust our scientists?

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