practices.

Known as one of the staunchest critics of genetically modified organisms (GMO), she claims them to be “toxic” for human consumption — a stance that has attracted strong criticism from the scientific community.

GMOs are widely considered safe and endorsed by most scientific and medical bodies across the world.

Shiva has also been profiled by The New Yorker in an article titled ‘Seeds of Doubt‘ by Michael Specter. The piece is an attempt too debunk her claims.

She has also spoken out against the company Monsanto, which has been accused of engaging in predatory practices while funding genetic and cancer research as well as protecting its seed patents.

ThePrint tried to get in touch with Shiva and both the universities via emails. This report will be updated if and when replies arepsychiatrist appearing on Fox News said, regarding that shooter, "He is out of touch with reality. If he had Asperger's, he may have had ongoing meltdowns associated with violent behavior. It is possible he was on medication, and it was not working, and he didn't have empathy and had social problems" ([@R14]). Further, recent speculative headlines such as "Expert says Norway killer has Asperger's, Tourette's syndromes" ([@R1]) or "Relative Says Virginia Tech Shooter Was Autistic" ([@R6]) insinuate that having these disorders somehow causes or correlates to the commission of a perpetrator's criminal actions, creating immensely damaging perceptions of those with ASDs.

Although there is inadequate literature on offenders with hfASDs and other ASDs compared to other mental disorders, media reporting on the perceived link between these disorders and criminality