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Understanding the Nontarget Effects of Genetic Manipulation

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When foreign genes are introduced into an organism, creating a transgenic organism (commonly called a genetically modified or genetically engineered organism), the results for the organism and its environment are almost always unpredictable. The intended result may or may not be achieved in any given case, but the one almost sure thing is that unintended results - nontarget effects - will also be achieved.

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Context by Robert Wager on Tuesday, Apr 14, 2009 at 7:28:11 PM
Consequences by Robert Wager on Tuesday, Apr 14, 2009 at 9:26:39 PM
robert by amicus curiae on Wednesday, Apr 15, 2009 at 9:46:26 AM
AZM by Robert Wager on Wednesday, Apr 15, 2009 at 10:25:01 AM
hooey! by amicus curiae on Wednesday, Apr 15, 2009 at 9:18:52 AM
Perhaps you would like to explain how Bt is fine for organic by amicus curiae on Friday, Apr 17, 2009 at 9:41:16 AM
very informative by amicus curiae on Wednesday, Apr 15, 2009 at 9:00:51 AM
Non Target Effects by LITNUP on Wednesday, Apr 15, 2009 at 12:29:42 PM
Yes by Barbara Peterson on Wednesday, Apr 15, 2009 at 5:28:56 PM
Real Non-Target Effects by Robert Wager on Wednesday, Apr 15, 2009 at 11:14:16 PM
what? by amicus curiae on Friday, Apr 17, 2009 at 9:46:57 AM
GMO Scientists by Robert Wager on Wednesday, Apr 15, 2009 at 11:26:06 PM
is there a post missing? by amicus curiae on Friday, Apr 17, 2009 at 9:51:32 AM
Dontcha just love it by Barbara Peterson on Friday, Apr 17, 2009 at 10:37:12 AM