Genetically modified organism examples

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. 

Biosensors based on acoustic transduction have been used mainly for the detection of pathogenic microorganisms such as Escherechia coli (Pyun el al., 1998), other examples of applications involve the use of an acoustic sensor to detect genetically modified organisms (GMO) (Mannelli et al., 2003). 

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. 

The internationally harmonized approach is based on the principle of comparative safety assessment, also known as substantial equivalence [4], This entails the comparison of the genetically modified organism (GMO) with a conventional counterpart that has a history of safe use. Eor example, a GM maize crop that has been genetically modified with a gene encoding an insecticidal protein from... 

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Furthermore, genetically modified probiotics should be anticipated. Although genetically modified organisms meet resistance in certain parts of the world, they will probably be accepted eventually, provided that they have clear benefits to the user, and they may even target diseases for which there is currently no cure. An example of this is the interleukin-10-producing Lactococcus lactis for treatment of Crohn disease (Braat et al., 2006). In the more distant future, individualised strains and combinations... 

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