Genetically modified organism: definition and finality

Genetically modified organism: definition and finality

Authors

  • F. Cacciabaudo
  • R. Altomare
  • M. C. Gioviale
  • Giovanni Tomasello DICHIRONS Department, Faculty of Medicine, University of Palermo, Italy
  • Antonio Bruno DICHIRONS Department, Faculty of Medicine, University of Palermo, Italy
  • Vincenzo Davide Palumbo DICHIRONS Department, Faculty of Medicine, University of Palermo, Italy
  • Provvidenza Damiani Policlinico P. Giaccone, University of Palermo, Italy.
  • Attilio Ignazio Lo Monte DICHIRONS Department, Faculty of Medicine, University of Palermo, Italy

Keywords:

Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO), Genetic engineering, Risks and benefits.

Abstract

Article 2 of the European Directive 2001/18/EC defines a genetically modified organism (GMO) a san organism in which the genetic material has been altered in a way that does not occur naturally by inserting DNA fragments from one organism’s gene into the chromosomes of another, changing its genetic expression. In the field of animal and plants biotechnology there are different application areas of genetic engineering such as improving the quantity and quality of agricultural production, pharmaceutical production in more sustainable ways or applications in environmental field.

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11-03-2014

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How to Cite

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Cacciabaudo F, Altomare R, Gioviale MC, Tomasello G, Bruno A, Palumbo VD, et al. Genetically modified organism: definition and finality. Progr Nutr [Internet]. 2014 Mar. 11 [cited 2025 Feb. 23];15(4):213-20. Available from: https://mattioli1885journals.com/index.php/progressinnutrition/article/view/3478

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