Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) has been successfully employed to detect transgenes in genetically modified (GM) soybean and maize. Three pairs of primers for CaMV 35S, NOS and EPSPS genes were used in the detection. The results reveal that PCR could differentiate the GM plants from non-GM plants. Evidently, PCR is a highly reproducible and sensitive technique that can be successfully employed ...

In recent years scientific literature has seen an increase in publications describing new transgenic applications. Although technically-sound, these promising developments might not necessarily translate into products available to the consumer. This article highlights the impact of external factors on the commercial viability of Genetically Modified (GM) animals in the pharmaceutical and food s...

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The present paper reports medicinal properties of 69 plants of Dumka forest division of Dumka district of Bihar. The information is gathered from the tribals and local physicians inhabiting the forest.

Production and processing of genetically modified organisms (GMO) in line with the European food safety and labelling regulations lead to an elevated risk of unintentional GMO contamination in food producing and processing companies. For these companies GMO contamination can lead to extensive losses such as decreased product value, recall expenses or decreased brand equity. The question that oc...