India finds mutated DNA where water is toxic

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/04/world/asia/04water.html

This article speaks of the toxic chemicals that seemed to be found in the water in Punjab, India. These toxic chemicals are being linked to diseases and children’s aging prematurely. Although there have been many connections and findings that linked the water to the issues, there are still many more tests that must be run in order for this theory to be proven.

There are facts that are specified within this theory based article. For instance the fact that there was a finding of mutated DNA in blood samples of 65 percent those tested. This is a fact because the tests were taken more than once and this was a two year study that proved these results. Another fact in this article is if this theory is proven the toxic water when consumed or lived near can cause serious health implications. A fact mentioned in this article also spoke of the fact that some villages in Punjab are experiences high levels of cancer and other diseases, which science officials and government officials are investigating.

-Regina Flit.