Biological Confinement of Genetically Engineered Organisms

Genetically Engineered Organisms and Exotic Species

In 1987, a report by the National Academy of Sciences stated " an urgent need for the scientific community to provide guidance to both investigators and regulators in evaluating planned introductions of modified organisms from an ecological perspective " (39). This chapter incorporates such a perspective and focuses on a number of ecological issues relevant to the planned introduction of geneti...

Community and Ecosystem Consequences of Genetically Engineered Organisms

Book Review: GENETICALLY ENGINEERED ORGANISMS: BENEFITS AND RISKS

Genetically Engineered Organisms (aka Gmos): Issues and the Science

Genetically engineered organisms (what many call GMOs – genetically modified organisms) are increasingly showing up in newspaper headlines, web sites, blogs, and email. There have been media splashes about new genetically engineered (GE) crop types, proposed labeling legislation, and even shocking photos claiming to show animals harmed by consuming GE crop products. After noting why it may be t...

Genetically Engineered Mesenchymal Stem Cells Stably Expressing Green Fluorescent Protein

Objective(s) Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are nonhematopoietic stromal cells that are capable of differentiating into and contribute to the regeneration of mesenchymal tissues. Human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) are ideal targets in cell transplantation and tissue engineering. Enhanced green fluorescent protein (EGFP) has been an important reporter gene for gene therapy. The aim of this stu...