A method to search for optimal field allocations of transgenic maize in the context of co-existence [PDF]
Spatially isolating genetically modified (GM) maize fields from non-GM maize fields is a robust on-farm measure to keep the adventitious presence of GM material in the harvest of neighboring fields due to cross-fertilizations below the European ...
Cougnon, Mathias +3 more
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To harmonise or not to harmonise? The case of cross-national biotechnology governance in Southern Africa [PDF]
This paper is based on a study which investigated both existing and new regulatory responses to food emergencies and bigger challenges presented by modern gene-based biotechnologies.
Mugwagwa, Julius
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This study aims to evaluate the biosafety awareness of laboratory staff working on pathogens detection in seven Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and support these staff's biosafety management and training.
Yan Liu +5 more
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Thoughts on biosafety education of experimental course of pathogenic biology under COVID-19 epidemic situation [PDF]
The current COVID-19 epidemic situation is grim, and the government has realized the importance of biosafety. This paper summarizes the situation and experience of biosafety management and education in pathogenic biology teaching laboratory from the ...
ZHANG Zhuo-yang, YUAN Zhen-dong, YANG Yang, YANG He-ping, XIAO Jia-qi, ZHAO Wei
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Biosafety, Biosecurity, and Bioethics
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of biosafety in the biomedical sciences. While it is often assumed that biosafety is purely technical matter that has little to do with philosophy or the humanities, biosafety raises important ethical issues that have not been adequately examined in the scientific or bioethics literature.
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Integration of biosafety surveillance through Biosafety Surveillance Conceptual Data Model
The global movement of people and goods has increased the risk of biosecurity threats and their potential to induce large economic, social, and environmental harm.
Songwang Wang +10 more
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With the profound changes in the international security situation, the progression of globalization, and the continuous advancement of biotechnology, the risks and challenges posed by major infectious diseases and bioterrorism to the international community are also increasing.
Dongsheng Zhou +7 more
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Democratising biotechnology?: Deliberation, participation and social regulation in a neo-liberal world [PDF]
There is now significant policy and academic interest in the governance of science and technology for sustainable development. In recent years this has come to include a growing emphasis on issues of public understanding of science and innovative ...
Newell, Peter
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Laboratory Focus on Improving the Culture of Biosafety: Statewide Risk Assessment of Clinical Laboratories That Process Specimens for Microbiologic Analysis [PDF]
The Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene challenged Wisconsin laboratories to examine their biosafety practices and improve their culture of biosafety.
Batemman, Allen C. +13 more
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Scientific Standards and the Regulation of Genetically Modified Insects [PDF]
Experimental releases of genetically modified (GM) insects are reportedly being evaluated in various countries, including Brazil, the Cayman Islands (United Kingdom), France, Guatemala, India, Malaysia, Mexico, Panama, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand ...
Bryk, Jarek +5 more
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