A comprehensive treatise on new developments in biotechnology the authors ofBiotechnology and Safety Assessment 3e bring readers an uptodate review offood safet... » 

A comprehensive treatise on new developments in biotechnology the authors ofBiotechnology and Safety Assessment 3e bring readers an uptodate review offood safety issues preclinical safety and development of new foods and drugsplant biotechnology food allergies and safety assessment and consumerbenefits with regard to genetically modified food.Tomorrows foods will be obtained from genetically modified crops offeringconsumers higher nutritional value and more of it. Our medications will beobtained through a variety of biotechnological procedures yielding more potentand specific medications for diseases and vaccines. In order to make this viewof the future come to light John A. Thomas and Roy L. Fuchs have updated theirclassic in order to keep readers one step ahead.Written by internationally recognized molecular biologists plant agronomistsmicrobiologists toxicologists nutritionists and regulatory authorities thisthird edition is an excellent and authoritative resource making it a valuableresource to any biomedical library or scientific bookshelf.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 ofnew food products Outlines various global regulatory issues relating to GM crops Addresses environmental and ecological topics related to GM crops «