1.   Biologists first set out to see whether monarch caterpillars would even encounter Bt corn pollen in the wild.

2.   A recent laboratory study, for example, showed that corn pollen engineered to carry a toxin against the European corn borer can kill monarch butterflies.

3.   A study published earlier this year showed that, in the laboratory, monarch butterfly caterpillars can be killed by eating Bt corn pollen.

4.   But researchers note that the effect of Bt corn pollen on populations of wild insects is unknown.

5.   Half of those fed Bt corn pollen died within four days, while all those fed regular corn pollen or no pollen survived.

6.   I remember the sweet taste of corn pollen placed in my mouth, and another dab of pollen was placed on my head.

7.   In addition, it said, engineered corn pollen may harm Monarch butterflies and some new plants may contain allergens.

8.   In addition, researchers presented evidence that suggests that Bt corn pollen might not travel as far away from fields as had been feared.

9.   It washed down into the shower drain the smell of yucca-soap suds, the pungent smell of sage, the dab of corn pollen.

10.   Many have shown up with corn pollen and sacred objects to pay tribute to what traditionalists say is the third visit by Navajo deities to their people this century.