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Ninety-day oral toxicity studies on two genetically modified maize MON810 varieties in Wistar Han RCC rats (EU 7th Framework Programme project GRACE) [PDF]

, 2014
The GMO Risk Assessment and Communication of Evidence (GRACE; www.grace-fp7.eu) project is funded by the European Commission within the 7th Framework Programme.
Ambrušová, Katarína, Bartušová, Mária, Einspanier, Ralf, Hanisch, Carlos, Kebis, Anton, Kovrižnych, Jevgenij, Krivošíková, Zora, Kuricová, Miroslava [u.v.m.], Sharbati, Jutta, Zeljenková, Dagmar   +9 more
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A Systemic Model for Understanding Business Interactions With Biodiversity and Ecosystems

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation represent critical threats to human well‐being and economic resilience, challenging businesses to understand and manage their interdependence with natural systems. This study develops a systemic framework—the BioModel—that elucidates the reciprocal relationship between businesses, biodiversity, and ...
Lino Cinquini, Giacomo Pigatto, Andrea Tenucci   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Policies and regulations in Mexico with regard to genetic technology and food security [PDF]

, 2016
In 1988 the first application for field trials of a GMO was formally received in Mexico. Since then a Biosafety law, few bylaws and national official standards were enacted in order to regulate the safe use of GMOs and to evaluate, control and avoid ...
Colmenarez Ortiz, Claudia, Ortiz Garcia, Sol   +1 more
core   +2 more sources

Moral Licensing in Luxury: Why Prosocial Brand Image Outshines Coolness in Cause‐Related Marketing

Journal of Consumer Behaviour, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This research examines how cause‐related marketing (CM) shapes consumer responses to luxury brands. We focus on the roles of CM‐driven prosocial brand image and brand coolness as parallel mediators in reducing guilt and enhancing purchase intentions.
Jiyoung Hwang
wiley   +1 more source

Toxicological Evaluation of the Undesirable Components in Processed Infant Foods Using Artificial Intelligence

Future Postharvest and Food, EarlyView.
The detection of toxins in baby food using artificial intelligence. ABSTRACT Infant foods and baby formulas are becoming increasingly popular across the globe owing to their ease of consumption and nutritional value specific to infants. Impurities may find their way into the food chain at any point from the acquisition of raw materials to final ...
Poornima Singh, Anurag Singh, Ashutosh Upadhyay, Navneet Kumar   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Unlocking the potential of synthetic biology for improving livelihoods in sub-Saharan Africa

All Life, 2022
Synthetic biology (SynBio) is an interdisciplinary field that has developed rapidly in the last two decades. It involves the design and construction of new biological systems and processes from standardized biological components, networks and synthetic ...
Reagan Mudziwapasi, Jonathan Mufandaedza, Fortune N. Jomane, Fanuel Songwe, Abigarl Ndudzo, Rutendo P. Nyamusamba, Annah R. Takombwa, Melinda G. Mahla, Jessica Pullen, Sibonani S. Mlambo, Cyprian Mahuni, Edward Mufandaedza, Ryman Shoko   +12 more
doaj   +1 more source

Cobalt‐Doped Diamond‐Like Carbon Coatings Combined With Functionalised Polymers for Enhanced Tribological Performance

Lubrication Science, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT In recent years, doped diamond‐like carbon (DLC) coatings combined with functionalised copolymers have gained attention as a lubrication concept. While silicon‐doped DLC has been widely studied, polymer‐assisted lubrication on other doped DLC systems remains less explored.
Takeru Omiya, Pooja Sharma, Albano Cavaleiro, Arménio C. Serra, Jorge F. J. Coelho, Fabio Ferreira   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Environmental risk assessment of genetically modified plants - concepts and controversies [PDF]

, 2011
Background and purpose: In Europe, the EU Directive 2001/18/EC lays out the main provisions of environmental risk assessment (ERA) of genetically modified (GM) organisms that are interpreted very differently by different stakeholders. The purpose of this
A Hilbeck, A Hilbeck, A Hilbeck, A Hilbeck, A Hilbeck, A Hilbeck, A Lang, A Raps, A Raybould, A Raybould, AL Cerdeira, ANE Birch, B Lutz, C Hawes, C Zwahlen, C Zwahlen, CB Blackwood, CBD, Council of the European Union, D Saxena, DA Andow, DA Andow, DA Andow, DJ Baird, EC, EC, EFSA, EJ Rosi-Marshall, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), EP Millstone, EPA Environmental Protection Agency OPPTS 7501P, EurActive, FAO/WHO, J Romeis, J Romeis, J Romeis, J Scheirs, JD Harwood, JD Harwood, KC Nelson, KC Nelson, KR Hayes, KR Hayes, LB Obrist, M Dolezel, M Douville, M Garcia-Alonso, M Mendelsohn, MC Arregui, MR Berenbaum, National Research Council (NRC), OECD, OECD (Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development), PM Chapman, Royal Society of Canada, T Bøhn, VE Forbes, W Freese   +57 more
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From wild to tamed: Reimagining novel crops through omics and local plant diversity

PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
The global food system faces growing pressure from climate change, biodiversity loss, and rising nutritional demands. Agriculture has increased yields but reduced crop diversity, flavor, and nutritional quality, leaving societies vulnerable and dependent on a narrow set of staple species.
Alexandra Sanfeliu Meliá, Pablo D. Cárdenas   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Gastroretentive raft liquid delivery system as a new approach to release extension for carrier-mediated drug

Drug Delivery, 2018
Gabapentin (GBP), an antiepileptic and anti-neuropathic agent, suffers from short half-life (5–7 h), has narrow absorption window, and is absorbed via carrier-mediated mechanism resulting in frequent dosing, poor compliance, and poor bioavailability (
Samar M. Abouelatta, Ahmed A. Aboelwafa, Omaima N. El-Gazayerly   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source