Genetically Modified Organisms and Biosafety

The rapid development of biotechnology has brought new concepts and techniques that could provide distinct benefits in the prevention and treatment of diseases, in the enhancement of food productivity, and in the protection, and sustainable management of the environment. However, more people are thinking about the impacts that genetically modified organisms (GMOs) might exert on the ecology and environment as more transgenic plants are being commercialized in many countries. The importance of strict biosafety assessments under a well regulated system is therefore becoming a global issue.