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Web-based Information of Biosafety on GMO

Chapter Objectives:

This chapter gives students the insight on all databases present nationally and internationally on biosafety on what factors these databases contain information and all the organizations associated with it. In the end there is an elementary introduction of role of bioinformatics in creating these valuable databases.

INTRODUCTION

Ever since the first transgenic crop was released for commercial cultivation, various scientific and non-scientific organizations have shown serious concerns regarding the risks posed by genetically modified organisms (GMOs) to human and animal health and to the environment. The impact of biotechnology covers diverse areas like research, industrial, ...

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