Seralini's Lumpy Rats - Ten Years Later
Ten years ago a scientific paper claimed definitive evidence linking genetic engineering to tumors. The study by Giles-Eric Seralini and his team at CRIIGEN stunned the world, and it was amplified through social and traditional media. But was it reproducible? The failure of the work to be replicated by independent teams and never expand beyond the seminal paper is a reminder of how science may be weaponized for political gains. The work caused irreparable damage to the reputation of a technology, and ultimately slowed its deployment to those in need. This week's podcast features the views of many guests as they discuss facets of the paper and its impacts.