Genetically Modified Organisms
A genetically modified organism (GMO) is any organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques. The exact definition of a genetically modified organism and what constitutes genetic engineering varies, with the most common being an organism altered in a way that "does not occur naturally by mating and/or natural recombination". A wide variety of organisms have been genetically modified (GM), from animals to plants and microorganisms. Genes have been transferred within the same species, across species (creating transgenic organisms), and even across kingdoms. New genes can be introduced, or endogenous genes can be enhanced, altered, or knocked …
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CHRC: Canadian Human Rights Commission · 28 March 2024 English
Submission to the Committee on the Rights of the Child on the occasion of its consideration of Canada’s 5th-6th Periodic Reports Canadian Human Rights Commission Submission to the Committee on …
greenhouse gases in the atmosphere; 2) genetically modified organisms; 3) nuclear waste; 4) implications …
CCA: Council of Canadian Academies · 12 February 2024 English
The role of the peer review monitor is to ensure that the panel gives full and fair consideration to the submissions of the peer reviewers. [...] Recognizing the opportunities and …
prevention (GAC, 2018). For example, genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and their products are strictly …
Council of Canadians · 25 January 2024 English
For example: in the lead-in to the article covering the study, Transgenic corn on Mexican tables - A Study of transgenics in food in Mexico, the article’s author explains: “When …
from many coming gene-edited GMOs (genetically modified organisms). Documents received via Access to …
CCA: Council of Canadian Academies · 28 November 2023 English
Quantum Potential Expert Panel on the Responsible Adoption of Quantum Technologies Quantum Potential Expert Panel on the Responsible Adoption of Quantum Technologies COUNCIL OF CANADIAN ACADEMIES 180 Elgin Street, Suite …
funding due to public controversies about genetically modified organisms (GMOs) (Ryan et al., 2020). Between … the public controversies surrounding genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and other technological advances … the attention economy: The case of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). European Management Journal …
CCA: Council of Canadian Academies · 28 November 2023 English
Quantum Potential Expert Panel on the Responsible Adoption of Quantum Technologies Quantum Potential Expert Panel on the Responsible Adoption of Quantum Technologies COUNCIL OF CANADIAN ACADEMIES 180 Elgin Street, Suite …
funding due to public controversies about genetically modified organisms (GMOs) (Ryan et al., 2020). Between … the public controversies surrounding genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and other technological advances … the attention economy: The case of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). European Management Journal …
CCA: Council of Canadian Academies · 3 November 2023 English
Framing Challenges and Opportunities for Canada reviews the potential applications and impacts of genetic pest-control technologies, and the implications for research and development. [...] The role of the peer review …
by regulatory agencies to deal with genetically modified organisms (GMOs) for pest control. Similar risks … partially influenced by experiences with genetically modified organisms Social considerations span ethical … 2022), concerns and debates around genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in food and agricultural Council … with earlier public controversies over genetically modified organisms (GMOs), has led to calls for reconceptualizing … (European Food Safety Authority Panel on Genetically Modified Organisms). (2020). Adequacy and Sufficiency …
Policy Horizons Canada · 1 June 2023
Could Canada see a future in which many people cannot meet their basic physiological and safety needs? Although this may seem unthinkable, in the coming years, a significant proportion of …
as drones, precision technologies, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and “smart farming” and vertical …
Policy Horizons Canada · 15 May 2023 English
Could Canada see a future in which many people cannot meet their basic physiological and safety needs? Although this may seem unthinkable, in the coming years, a significant proportion of …
as drones, precision technologies, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and “smart farming” and vertical …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 4 May 2023 English
This report explores the role that voluntary sustainability standards (VSSs) can play in helping governments advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and better track and report on their progress toward …
ISCC, and SRP) prohibit the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Arguments have been made for …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 4 May 2023 English
This report explores the role that voluntary sustainability standards (VSSs) can play in helping governments advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and better track and report on their progress toward …
hazardous chemicals and, to some extent, genetically modified organisms; (ii) reducing chemical use in agriculture …
