GMO food : a reference handbook

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Cover Title Page Copyright Contents Preface to the First Edition Preface to the Second Edition Chapter 1. Background and History Hybridization The Birth of Genetics The Gene The Process of Genetic Engineering Concerns about rDNA Research History of rDNA Regulation Breakthroughs in rDNA Research Conclusion References Chapter 2. Problems, Controversies, and Solutions Opposition to Genetically Modified Foods in the United States Public Opinion on Genetically Modified Foods Regulation of Genetically Modified Crops and Foods Labeling of Genetically Modified Foods GMO Regulations Worldwide Genetically Modified Crops and Foods: Pros and Cons Agricultural System Human Health The Natural Environment Potential Social and Economic Harm Conclusion References Chapter 3. Perspectives Introduction Genetic Engineering in Agriculture: Uncertainties and Risks The Case for Teaching Food in Schools Improving Crops with CRISPR In the Know: Genetically Modified Foods Genetically Modified Organisms GMO Foods in Developing Countries Labeling Bioengineered Foods: Theory vs. Reality Genetically Modified Crops in Africa: Fear of the Unknown? Accepting Genetically Modified Crops in India A Growing World Demands New Food Technology Chapter 4. Profiles Introduction Biotechnology Regulatory Services Biotechnology Innovation Organization José Bové (1953–) Herbert Boyer (1936–) Canadian Biotechnology Action Network Center for Food Safety Emmanuelle Charpentier (1968–) Mary-Dell Chilton (1939–) Stanley N. Cohen (1935–) CropLife International Jennifer Doudna (1964–) Food & Water Watch Robert T. Fraley (1953–) John E. Franz (1929–) Dennis Gonsalves (1943–) Greenpeace International International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications Steve Lindow (1951–) Mark Lynas (1973–) Monsanto (Bayer Crop Science) Non-GMO Project Ingo Potrykus (1933–) Maxine Singer (1931–) Marc van Montagu (1933–) World Health Organization Chapter 5. Data and Documents Introduction Data Documents Chapter 6. Resources Books Articles Reports Internet Sources Chapter 7. Chronology Glossary Index About the Author