Genetically Modified Food Sources

This book reports the detailed results of the studies on medical and biological safety assessment of 14 species of genetically modified plant-derived organisms. The authors focus on the problems in their production and world output, specifically on the basic legislative regulations of modern biotechnology in the Russian Federation as well as international approaches to the medical and biological assessment of safety and control of the food produced from genetically modified organisms. A special chapter is devoted to the problem of informational coverage for practical application of the novel biological technologies. Previously published as a Russian-language only edition in 2007 as a publication of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, this English language translation has been completely revised and updated to include the latest developments in regulations as well as assessment practices.The book is addressed to a wide community of the specialists working in various fields of food science, plant genetics, and food safety as well as medicine and biology. Students and postgraduates focusing on the problems of modern biotechnology and biological safety will find it a valuable guide to the topic.