Rules for genetically engineered animals.

• Autores: Philip Yam
• Localización: Scientific American, ISSN 0036-8733, Vol. 299, Nº. 6, 2008, págs. 20-20
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • The article discusses the September 2008 release of preliminary U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines regarding genetically engineered animals. The FDA's plan to regulate genetically modified animals in a similar way to its regulation of drugs is mentioned. Also mentioned are consumers' concerns over the guidelines, including the FDA's exclusion of labeling requirements and policies regarding oversight for safety trials.