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Biotechnology & Biosafety

This is part of a series of papers on biotechnology and biosafety that the Third World Network is publishing with a view to deepening public understanding on the ecological and safety aspects of the new biotechnologies, especially genetic engineering.



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'Golden Rice' - An Exercise in How Not to Do Science (No. 6)

'Golden Rice' - An Exercise in How Not to Do Science (No. 6)

Author: Mae-Wan Ho                            About the Book 'Golden Rice' - a genetically modified rice engineered to produce pro-vitamin A - is being offered as a cure...
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Biodiversity, Ecosystem Services and Genetically Modified Organisms (No. 10)

Biodiversity, Ecosystem Services and Genetically Modified Organisms (No. 10)

Author: Gábor L Lövei, Thomas Bøhn & Angelika Hilbeck About the Book This paper considers the potential environmental impact of genetically modified (GM) crops and links this to the concepts of...
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Buzz or Bust for Genetically Engineered Insects? (No. 16)

Buzz or Bust for Genetically Engineered Insects? (No. 16)

Author: Edward Hammond                     Also available in Spanish About the Book Venturing into a potentially lucrative new field, British company Oxitec – better...
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Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology for Food Security and for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation: Potential and Risks (No. 17)

Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology for Food Security and for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation: Potential and Risks (No. 17)

Author: Jack A Heinemann                     About the Book World hunger is a multifaceted problem that cannot be solved by technological changes alone. Meanwhile industrial...
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Genetic Engineering and Omitted Health Research: Still No Answers to Ageing Questions (No. 7)

Genetic Engineering and Omitted Health Research: Still No Answers to Ageing Questions (No. 7)

Author: Terje Traavik & Jack Heinemann        About the Book Many crucial scientific questions concerning the health effects of genetic engineering and genetically engineered organisms remain....
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Genetically Engineered Backslide: The Impact of Glyphosate-Resistant Palmer Pigweed on Agriculture in the United States (No. 12)

Genetically Engineered Backslide: The Impact of Glyphosate-Resistant Palmer Pigweed on Agriculture in the United States (No. 12)

Author: Edward Hammond                       Also available in Spanish About the Book The widespread planting of “Roundup Ready” crops that are genetically engineered to...
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Genetically Engineered Cells and Organisms: Substantially Equivalent or Different? (No. 9)

Genetically Engineered Cells and Organisms: Substantially Equivalent or Different? (No. 9)

Author: Terje Traavik, Kaare M Nielsen & David Quist About the Book The integration of foreign DNA into an established genome, through genetic engineering, may have unanticipated side-effects in the...
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Horizontal Gene Transfer - The Hidden Hazards of Genetic Engineering (No. 4)

Horizontal Gene Transfer - The Hidden Hazards of Genetic Engineering (No. 4)

Author: Mae Wan-Ho                              About the Book Genetic engineering involves designing artificial constructs to cross species barriers and to invade...
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Insectos Transgénicos: ¿Zumbido o Explosión? (No. 16)

Insectos Transgénicos: ¿Zumbido o Explosión? (No. 16)

Author: Edward Hammond                      traducido por: María Laura Mazza Also available in English About the Book La empresa británica Oxitec, conocida por sus esfuerzos...
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Potential Health Effects of Foods Derived from Genetically Modified Plants: What Are the Issues? (No. 14)

Potential Health Effects of Foods Derived from Genetically Modified Plants: What Are the Issues? (No. 14)

Author: Arpad Pusztai & Susan Bardocz     About the Book This paper examines the potential health effects of foods derived from genetically modified (GM) plants. While such an important topic,...
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