Safety assessment and detection methods of genetically modified organisms

Rong Xu, Zhe Zheng, Guanglian Jiao1

  • 1Gansu Academy of Membrane Science and Technology, Duanjiatanlu #1272, Lanzhou, Gansu, 730020, P.R. China.. abc6373@163.com.

Summary

Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are increasingly used in agriculture and food production. This review covers GMO safety assessment, detection methods, and recent patents, offering an introduction to GMO analysis.

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