Current issues on the use of antibiotic resistance genes

Part of the worldwide debate about genetically−modified organisms focuses on the safety of antibiotic resistance gene markers in crops destined for human and animal consumption. Diverse and, in some cases, contradictory opinions have been voiced. At times, the debate has been unhelpful and polarized. One of the problems is that despite an increasing body of scientific knowledge about genetic modification, the opinions put forward have often been based on perception and emotion, rather than scientific rationale.[add a comment]

In response to these concerns, scientists have focused efforts on identifying potential risks to the ecology, resistance management and food biosafety. The results should allow more informed decisions to be made with respect to this technology.[add a comment]

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