Risk assessment for contained use of GMOs

Last updated on 23-8-2019 by Anonymous (not verified)

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Abstract:

With the development of modern biotechnology, more and more research projectsare conductedwith molecular biological techniques involving genetically modified organisms (GMOs).However working with GMOs can have potential negative consequences for human health and the environment in case of misuse or accident; therefore it requires the adoption of specific containment, protective measures and safe work practices.For each contained use, the precise nature and scale of risks are not fully known in advance and the risk involved must be assessed on a case-by-case basis.Biological risk assessment …

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