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RE: "DNA Labelling!" aka American Idiots
February 3, 2015 at 5:34 pm
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(February 3, 2015 at 5:30 pm)Minimalist Wrote: http:// The Oklahoma State survey result...idespread.
Especially in Oklahoma.
Link doesn't work for me.
(February 3, 2015 at 5:33 pm)Cthulhu Dreaming Wrote: It's quite simple, really.
DNA is sciency-sounding
Science is bad
Ergo, DNA is bad. QED
DNA is evolution-sounding
Evolution is bad
Ergo, DNA is bad. QED
Yeah, the above is hyperbole, but the level of basic scientific literacy in this country is appalling.
Considering it's Oklahoma and science we're talking about, it's not really hyperbole.
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RE: "DNA Labelling!" aka American Idiots
February 3, 2015 at 5:59 pm
Well, I thank FSM that I have a college biology teacher for a mother...
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RE: "DNA Labelling!" aka American Idiots
February 3, 2015 at 6:12 pm
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(January 19, 2015 at 11:53 am)Darkstar Wrote: Isn't it true that all of the DNA in heavily processed foods is destroyed? Ironically, that would make DNA-containing foods the (presumably) healthier option.
The simple answer is "Depends". If heated high enough, long enough or subjected to harsh chemicals then some will be. But it would be pretty much inedible after doing that.
Cooking food won't destroy DNA. The DNA is not broken down until the acids and enzymes in your digestive tract get to work on it.
And this is why genetically modified food is not dangerous. All the spooky, scary, 'unnatural' DNA gets broken down in digestion.
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RE: "DNA Labelling!" aka American Idiots
February 3, 2015 at 6:16 pm
(February 3, 2015 at 5:34 pm)Faith No More Wrote: Considering it's Oklahoma and science we're talking about, it's not really hyperbole.
You have a point there.
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RE: "DNA Labelling!" aka American Idiots
February 3, 2015 at 6:18 pm
(February 3, 2015 at 6:12 pm)Chas Wrote: All the spooky, scary, 'unnatural' DNA gets broken down in digestion.
Not that it was dangerous to begin with of course - it's not like humans assimilate from the DNA of what they consume.
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RE: "DNA Labelling!" aka American Idiots
February 3, 2015 at 6:56 pm
(February 3, 2015 at 5:34 pm)Faith No More Wrote: (February 3, 2015 at 5:30 pm)Minimalist Wrote: http:// The Oklahoma State survey result...idespread.
Especially in Oklahoma.
Link doesn't work for me.
It wasn't supposed to be a link. I went back and fixed it.
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RE: "DNA Labelling!" aka American Idiots
February 3, 2015 at 8:47 pm
(February 3, 2015 at 5:30 pm)Minimalist Wrote: Quote:The Oklahoma State survey result is probably an example of the intersection between scientific ignorance and political ignorance
Especially in Oklahoma.
I went up there last week ... I was stunned at both the religious penetration of society, and the number of mouth-breathers. Mind you, I've lived in East Texas and Tennessee, and have been through Mississippi, Louisiana, Kentucky, Illinois, and Missouri. Hands-down, Oklahoma has the biggest religious presence in society I've ever seen.
I'll be goddamned if I ever have the misfortune of living there.
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RE: "DNA Labelling!" aka American Idiots
February 3, 2015 at 11:03 pm
(February 3, 2015 at 5:59 pm)Roxy904 Wrote: Well, I thank FSM that I have a college biology teacher for a mother...
Your duty is to pastalytize as much as possible. His Noodliness demands it of us.
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RE: "DNA Labelling!" aka American Idiots
February 4, 2015 at 1:45 am
(January 19, 2015 at 10:45 am)pocaracas Wrote: It all boils down to the context of the question... It all boils down to framing... and the fact that yanks are fucking stupid! 
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