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Transgenic insects : techniques and applications /

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"This book describes the huge opportunity to modify insect phenotypes through genetic engineering to benefit human health and agriculture. Precise DNA modifications and gene drive approaches are much more focused with improved safety. The development of modelling, ethical considerations, public...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Benedict, Mark Q. (Editor), Scott, Maxwell J. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Wallingford, Oxfordshire : CABI, [2022]
Edition:Second edition.
Series:CABI biotechnology series.
Subjects:
Transgenic animals > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Insects > Genetic engineering.
Insect cell biotechnology.
Animal cell biotechnology.
Animals, Genetically Modified.
Insects > genetics.
Insect Control.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book.
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Summary:"This book describes the huge opportunity to modify insect phenotypes through genetic engineering to benefit human health and agriculture. Precise DNA modifications and gene drive approaches are much more focused with improved safety. The development of modelling, ethical considerations, public response and regulatory oversight is covered"--
Physical Description:1 online resource : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781800621176
1800621175
9781800621169
1800621167
DOI:10.1079/9781800621176.0000