Biotechnology and Safety Assessment

This expanded, updated 3rd edition of Biotechnology and Safety Assessment includes a comprehensive contemporary review of two major areas of biotechnology agribiotechnology and biotherapeutics. Topics covered include the safety assessment of genetically modified (GM) foods, their risk assessment, environmental impact and post-marketing surveillance. The area of biotherapeutics includes the pre-clinical safety assessment of interferons, cytokines, and new vaccines. Written by internationally recognized molecular biologists, plant agronomists, microbiologists, toxicologists, nutritionists and regulatory authorities, this book provides well-rounded coverage of the topic. This updated 3rd Edition is an excellent comprehensive and authoritative addition to any biomedical library or agricultural technical resource center. Key Features * Provides timely coverage on topics of agribiotechnology and biotherapeutics * Describes the recent progress in genetically modified crops and their safety * Presents an update of the newer developments in therapeutic agents * Discusses role of genetically modified microorganisms in the development of new food products * Outlines various global regulatory issues relating to GM crops * Addresses environmental and ecological topics related to GM cropsThomas, John A. is the author of 'Biotechnology and Safety Assessment', published 2002 under ISBN 9780126887211 and ISBN 0126887217.