# s-acad: statistical associations in genetically modified (GM) crop studies

<< ties between researchers and the GM crop industry were common, with 40% of the articles considered displaying conflicts of interest (COI) >>

<< compared to the absence of COI, the presence of a COI was associated with a 50% higher frequency of outcomes favorable to the interests of the GM crop company >>

Guillemaud T, Lombaert E, Bourguet D. Conflicts of Interest in GM Bt Crop Efficacy and Durability Studies. PLoS ONE 2016; 11(12): e0167777. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0167777

http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0167777

Many GMO studies have financial conflicts of interest. Dec. 16, 2016.

http://m.phys.org/news/2016-12-gmo-financial-conflicts.html