Genetically modified organism safety

Author: Zeng Beiwai
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: This book can serve as a reference for teaching, research, and management in fields such as environmental science, biology, agriculture, and medicine, as well as a popular science reading material for individuals with a middle school education or higher. The safety of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is a cutting-edge topic in contemporary science and technology, a sensitive issue in international trade, and is increasingly becoming a hot topic in global political, economic, and social life. Based on the "human-centered" approach and the sustainable development concept, the book outlines the rise of modern biotechnology and its applications. It seriously addresses the dual-edged nature of genetically modified living organisms, which can bring both benefits and risks. The book introduces the objectives, principles, and relevant content of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety, as well as the basic attitudes of countries toward biosafety. It discusses the importance of environmental impact assessments for GMOs from a strategic perspective and examines the safety and uncertain risks of GMOs from the health and ecological aspects. It also lists significant risk events or cases related to GMOs. The book explicitly advocates for the sovereignty of genetic resources of protected species and calls for high vigilance against the "biopiracy movement." Finally, it delves into the political and economic aspects of GMO safety. The book presents original perspectives, distinctive arguments, extensive research, multidisciplinary collaboration, comprehensive innovation, accessible explanations, and thought-provoking insights, providing a multi-faceted analysis of GMO safety issues.