About this Research Topic
Genetically engineered (GE) crops were first introduced commercially in the 1990s. More than two decades have passed and some groups and individuals remain critical of the technology. At the same time, others are concerned that the technology is not offering more benefits to society; to human health and to the environment because of stringent regulations. Meanwhile, emerging genome editing technologies are adding new complexities to the conversation. The current pandemic has shown us the importance of advances in biotechnology not only for the rapid development of diagnostic tests, new vaccines and medicines, but also to ensure food for a population in crisis. But that is not enough if there is no harmonization in the regulation of GM products.
The main goal of the Topic is to undertake a brief retrospective examination of the purported positive and adverse effects of GE crops, food, vaccines and other products derived from GM organisms, taking into consideration the relationship between regulation and innovation. It will also evaluate the regulation of emerging genome editing technologies; and how, in this particular case, has regulation assured innovation. Other topics of importance such as public perception and communication will be included in this Topic allowing us to discuss what the future could hold.
The Topic will run through aspects of regulation, the influence of national and international politics, economic, agronomic, health, and the safety of GE products. The topics included in this collection can also cover the impacts and potential benefits of GE products to society, food/feed chains, and to the environment.
This Research Topic will be mainly focused on:
- Risk assessment and toxicity associated with new technologies for crop breeding, food/feed production, vaccines in different countries.
- Differences in global regulation that lead to disagreements in the times of approval of GM products.
- Tools that support Risk Analysis: Problem Formulation, Risk Management and Communication.
- Impacts and potential Benefits of GE products to society, food/feed chains, and to the environment.
We will be prioritizing Perspective and Opinion articles that are forward-looking and point to improvements in the process. We may consider a Review article if it takes a broader view and provides an outlook section describing how the ongoing research has impacted the area and where this area of research needs to go next.
The main goal of the Topic is to undertake a brief retrospective examination of the purported positive and adverse effects of GE crops, food, vaccines and other products derived from GM organisms, taking into consideration the relationship between regulation and innovation. It will also evaluate the regulation of emerging genome editing technologies; and how, in this particular case, has regulation assured innovation. Other topics of importance such as public perception and communication will be included in this Topic allowing us to discuss what the future could hold.
The Topic will run through aspects of regulation, the influence of national and international politics, economic, agronomic, health, and the safety of GE products. The topics included in this collection can also cover the impacts and potential benefits of GE products to society, food/feed chains, and to the environment.
This Research Topic will be mainly focused on:
- Risk assessment and toxicity associated with new technologies for crop breeding, food/feed production, vaccines in different countries.
- Differences in global regulation that lead to disagreements in the times of approval of GM products.
- Tools that support Risk Analysis: Problem Formulation, Risk Management and Communication.
- Impacts and potential Benefits of GE products to society, food/feed chains, and to the environment.
We will be prioritizing Perspective and Opinion articles that are forward-looking and point to improvements in the process. We may consider a Review article if it takes a broader view and provides an outlook section describing how the ongoing research has impacted the area and where this area of research needs to go next.
Keywords: Genetic Engineering, GM Crops, Crop Breeding, Risk Analysis
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