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postheadericon What Can Nanotechnology Learn From Biotechnology?: Social and Ethical Lessons for Nanoscience from the Debate over Agrifood Biotechnology and GMOs


What Can Nanotechnology Learn From Biotechnology? presents diverse perspectives on biotechnology and nanotechnologies. Avoiding extreme perspectives, unwarranted hype and absolute rejection, this book explores the diverse territory of proponents and opponents of challenging but potentially risky technologies. Contributions from recognized experts in their fields represent the perspectives of a diverse range of stakeholders.
This book details the lessons to be learned from the controversy over genetically modified foods, and how those lessons can be applied to developing nanotechnologies, particularly agricultural and other food-related applications. Exploring the environmental, social and ethical impact of nanotechnology in addition to t

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More than 600 scientists from 72 countries have called for a moratorium on the environmental release of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). This book represents the research and concerns of many of these scientists. The evidence they have compiled makes a strong case for a worldwide ban on GM crops to make way for a comprehensive shift to sustainable agriculture and organic farming. Genetic engineering of food crops is an ecological and health crisis that affects us all. Its consequences are global and potentially irrevocable. Learn the basis of the decisions your government and major multinational corporations are now making for you. And begin to take the future into your own hands by consuming organic foods.

Gmo: Exposing the Hazards of Biotechnology to Ensure the Integrity of Our Food Supply

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postheadericon The GMO Handbook: Genetically Modified Animals, Microbes, and Plants in Biotechnology


Dow AgroSciences, Indianapolis, IN. Reviews all aspects of creating and using genetically modified organisms, as well as basic principles, methods, and concepts. Considers critical information on the limitations of biotechnology and its pitfalls and features an extensive glossary of terminology employed in GMO biotechnology. For researchers. DNLM: Organism, Genetically Modified.

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Clear, shocking, and compelling evidence for the worlwide banning of genetically modified foods.

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