Genetically modified food/organisms GMOs

FIGURE 4 Ideal Foodomics platform to analyze genetically modified foods. GMO, genetically modified organism. Reproduced from Ref. (66J. 

Figure 2 Decision tree for the evaiuation of aiiegenic potentiai associated with GMO. (Adapted from FAOAA/HO (2000) Safety Aspects of Genetically Modified Foods of Plant Origin. Geneva, Switzeriand Worid Heaith Organization.)...

On the GM debate and biosafety research, a review of results performed under the European Commission supervision ( EC-sponsored Research on Safety of Genetically Modified Organisms , edited by C. Kessler and I. Economidis) is available also online at the EU-website http //europa.eu.int/ comm/research/quality-of-life/gmo/. An update on current research in food safety, nutrition and food-related disease might be found in the websites of the World Health Organization, http //www.who.int/fsf/GMfood/index.htm, and of the UK Food Standards Agency, http //www.foodstandards.gov.uk/. 

FIGURE 1 Application of deep proteome technologies to food- and drink-based plants. LAP, low-abundance proteins GMO, genetically modified organisms. 

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Possible sources of threat are the previously mentioned products obtained using genetically modified organisms (GMO) (Penninks et al. 2001) as well as those made with the use of microorganisms (especially mould), antibiotics (Gay 2001), anabolics, and some food additives which have the... 

This process helps reduce susceptibility to disease, improve flavor, and reduce overall costs. Most of these foods, however, do not have a genetically modified organism (GMO) label. 

As a consumer, you are continually being exposed to new products. Some of these products can be controversial. For example, foods such as tomatoes and soybeans are genetically modified organisms (GMOs). As a citizen of the world, it is your responsibility to become informed. You should know what is in the products you use. You should understand how to use them appropriately and safely, and how to dispose of them in a responsible manner. 

Recent developments in food control have clearly indicated that molecular biological methods are a valuable tool. PCR is the most commonly used technique in many fields of molecular biology. Nationally as well as internationally accepted PCR-based methods are employed widely in food control for example, to determine the amount of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) or material derived thereof in food and feed stuffs. In particular, the potential for standardization of PCR-based methods is an advantage. At present, validation studies with real-time PCR systems for the identification and quantification of diverse food-relevant animal and plant species are prospective and under way, respectively. 

There are few methods for evaluating the safety of genetically engineered products. Risk analysis techniques are useful. Major differences in standards and procedures exist among countries regarding acceptance of genetically modified organisms (GMO) that enter food supplies. 

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