Biosafety: Problems and Prospects *
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چکیده
Advances in modern biotechnology arc being increasingly applied to product development for improved hcalthcarc. agricultural outputs and environment. The biotechnology industry has become a multi-bi lli on dollar industry. The extensive usc of recombinant DNA (rONA ) technology in industry, oft en entail s release of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) into the environment. There is a global concern that uncontrolled release of GMOs may bring about adverse effects on environment. and health of humans and animals. There is a strong support among nations that internationally binding biosafcty regulations arc needed for orderly application of biotechnology that ensures sa fety to health and env ironment. The nati onal and international initi atives towards th is goal have been ou tlined, discussed and the need for capacity strengt hening of developing countries. in this area. arc emphasized.
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