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Controversy on the Use of Modern Biotechnology! The controversy over the use of modern biotechnology has centered primarily on commercial release into the environment, rather than use in laboratories for research, contained use in industry, use in the production of pharmaceuticals and veterinary products or even field trials. (more…)

Policies on the Safe use of Modern Biotechnology! Policy on the safe use of biotechnology set precedents. It is often the case that safety legislation is brought in because an accident has occurred and systems need to be put into place in order to ensure that it does not reoccur. The possible risks of modern […]

The Meaning of Agricultural Biotechnology! As in many other areas of technology, the introduction of a new technology such as agricultural biotechnology may depend on the perceived balance between the benefits of the technology and the potential risks to the environment and human health. Biology has been used for millennia to provide food and other […]