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  1. 1. Non-target Effects of Genetically Modified Trees

    Författare :Patrik Blomberg; Anders Wennström; Jan Stenlid; Umeå universitet; []
    Nyckelord :NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Genetically modified; GM trees; secondary metabolism; phytochemistry; Populus; transgenic; non-target effects; natural enemies; plant-pathogen herbivore interaction; environmental effects; parasitic fungi; herbivorous insect; Terrestrial ecology; Terrestisk ekologi;

    Sammanfattning : To date, few studies have focused on the effects of genetically modified trees (GM trees) on the environment. One concern with GM trees is that they may have unanticipated effects on non-target organisms, i.e. effects on organisms that are not direct targets of the genetically modified trait. LÄS MER

  2. 2. Genmodifierade livsmedel och kommunikativ etik : En analys av etisk oenighet i debatten om genmodifierade livsmedel

    Författare :Karin Hugo; Carl-Henric Grenholm; Anders Nordgren; Uppsala universitet; []
    Nyckelord :HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; Ethics; Communicative Ethics; Seyla Benhabib; Argumentation analysis; Genetically modified food; Novel food; Consensus; Dialogue; Etik; Philosophy subjects; Filosofiämnen;

    Sammanfattning : The purpose of this thesis is to analyse the Swedish debate regarding genetically modified food products. What does the moral disagreements within this debate entail? In which way would it be possible to obtain and maintain a true dialogue? Is consensus a plausible or even a desirable goal? Can communicative ethics contribute? These questions are analysed in this research project. LÄS MER

  3. 3. Consumer Perception of Organic and Genetically Modified Foods : Health and Environmental Considerations

    Författare :Maria Magnusson; Per-Olow Sjödén; Ulla-Kaisa Koivisto Hursti; Liisa Lähteenmäki; Uppsala universitet; []
    Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Caring sciences; consumer perceptions; organic foods; genetically modified foods; food choice; health; environmental concern; Vårdvetenskap; Caring sciences; Vårdvetenskap;

    Sammanfattning : The aim was to study consumer attitudes to and perceptions of organic and genetically modified (GM) foods and factors influencing the purchase/non purchase of these two types of foods. Data were collected by two questionnaire surveys (random nation-wide samples of 2000 consumers, response rate 58% and 39% respectively) and one interview study (n=40). LÄS MER

  4. 4. The Multiple Faces of Genetically-Modified T Cells : Potential Applications in Therapy

    Författare :Victoria Hillerdal; Magnus Essand; Johanna Olweus; Uppsala universitet; []
    Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; cancer immunotherapy; genetically engineered T cells; chimeric antigen receptor; T cell receptor; antigen-specific T cells; immunotherapy; Immunologi; Immunology; Klinisk immunologi; Clinical Immunology;

    Sammanfattning : In this PhD thesis the potential of T-cells as therapy for disease are explored. The applications of genetically modified T-cells for treatment of cancer and autoimmune disease; the functionality and optimal activation of T-cells are discussed. LÄS MER

  5. 5. Managing complex environmental risks for sustainable development : policies for hazardous chemicals and genetically modified organisms

    Författare :Mikael Karlsson; Karlstads universitet; []
    Nyckelord :NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Hållbar utveckling; Biology; Biologi;

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