Horizontal Gene Transfer – The Hidden Hazards of Genetic Engineering

Horizontal transfer of transgenic DNA has the potential, among other things, to create new viruses and bacteria that cause diseases and spread drug and antibiotic resistance genes among pathogens. […]

GM battle in danger of trampling Africa

Tewolde Egziabher argues that developing nations must put in place biosafety systems based on the precautionary principle, and develop the capacity – no matter how costly – to deal with the risks of genetically modified crops. […]

Biosafety Course — 2005

Holistic Foundations for Assessment and Regulation of Genetic Engineering and Genetically Modified Organisms Date: 22 August – 2 September 2005 Venue: Science Park/University of Tromsø, Tromsø, Norway Topics include: […]

Herbicide-resistant crops and weed resistance to herbicides

Herbicide-resistant crops and weed resistance to herbicides Micheal DK Owen and Ian A Zelaya Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011-1011, USA Pest Management Science 61section_701–311 (2005) Abstract: The adoption of genetically modified (G […]

Risk Assessment of GMO Products in the EU (Summary in Chinese)

This is a first detailed review of a number of applications submitted and approved at the European level, and which are still contested by a number of Member States in the EU. […]

Risk Assessment of GMO Products in the EU (Summary in Chinese)

This is a first detailed review of a number of applications submitted and approved at the European level, and which are still contested by a number of Member States in the EU. […]

Diversa dominates global search for blockbuster microbes

In the past decade, US’ Diversa corporation has expanded its bioprospecting activities all over the globe, placing it very high – if not top – of the list of the world’s bioprospectors. It hopes to make blockbuster biotech products from the estimated 99% […]

Risk Assessment of GMO Products in the EU

This is a first detailed review of a number of applications submitted and approved at the European level, and which are still contested by a number of Member States in the EU. […]

Risk Assessment of GMO Products in the EU

This is a first detailed review of a number of applications submitted and approved at the European level, and which are still contested by a number of Member States in the EU. […]

Risk Assessment of GMO Products in the EU

An Austrian study that provides a detailed review of a number of applications submitted and approved at the European level, and which are still contested by a number of member states in the EU. […]