Response 1 - Office of the Gene Technology Regulator
... GM D. melanogaster strains are domesticated and less fit than wild-type flies. Studies have shown that wild flies rapidly lose fitness when cultured in the laboratory (Hoffmann et al, Evolution, 55(2):436-438, 2001; Sgro and Partridge, American Naturalist, 158(6):657-658, 2001), losing the ability ...
... GM D. melanogaster strains are domesticated and less fit than wild-type flies. Studies have shown that wild flies rapidly lose fitness when cultured in the laboratory (Hoffmann et al, Evolution, 55(2):436-438, 2001; Sgro and Partridge, American Naturalist, 158(6):657-658, 2001), losing the ability ...
Personnel changes should be notified to GMSO
... infectivity? [if not expressed/expressed in inactive form (e.g. human gene product of which requires post translational modifications not performed in bacterial expression system) unlikely that it will cause harm] for non-standard procedures such as animal inoculation consider exposure to risks su ...
... infectivity? [if not expressed/expressed in inactive form (e.g. human gene product of which requires post translational modifications not performed in bacterial expression system) unlikely that it will cause harm] for non-standard procedures such as animal inoculation consider exposure to risks su ...
DOCX format - 66 KB - Office of the Gene Technology Regulator
... The risk assessment concludes that there are negligible risks to the health and safety of people, or the environment, from the proposed release. The risk assessment process considers how the genetic modification and activities conducted with the GMO might lead to harm to people or the environment. R ...
... The risk assessment concludes that there are negligible risks to the health and safety of people, or the environment, from the proposed release. The risk assessment process considers how the genetic modification and activities conducted with the GMO might lead to harm to people or the environment. R ...
Minor in Biological Sciences
... A Minor in Biological Sciences consists of a minimum of nineteen credits in biology courses, to include Biodiversity with Lab (BSC 1011 and BSC 1011L), Biological Principles with Lab (BSC 1010 and BSC 1010L), Principles of Ecology (PCB 4043), and additional courses at the 3000 level or above, at lea ...
... A Minor in Biological Sciences consists of a minimum of nineteen credits in biology courses, to include Biodiversity with Lab (BSC 1011 and BSC 1011L), Biological Principles with Lab (BSC 1010 and BSC 1010L), Principles of Ecology (PCB 4043), and additional courses at the 3000 level or above, at lea ...
GM Risk Assessment Form GM03
... measures will be required to reduce the risk to "Effectively zero". The nature of the additional containment measures determines the Risk Class for the GMM (see below.) Thus, for example, a GMM which is derived from an animal pathogen normally requiring Containment level 2 should be assessed as havi ...
... measures will be required to reduce the risk to "Effectively zero". The nature of the additional containment measures determines the Risk Class for the GMM (see below.) Thus, for example, a GMM which is derived from an animal pathogen normally requiring Containment level 2 should be assessed as havi ...
2657/113 Recombinant DNA……To Exempt or Non
... assistance; and a requirement for prior NIH approval for any or all rDNA projects at the institution. The Guidelines require that institutions ensure that the research is conducted in full conformity with the provisions of the NIH Guidelines. This is the responsibility of the Institutional Biosafety ...
... assistance; and a requirement for prior NIH approval for any or all rDNA projects at the institution. The Guidelines require that institutions ensure that the research is conducted in full conformity with the provisions of the NIH Guidelines. This is the responsibility of the Institutional Biosafety ...
FILLED BY VECTOR CORE PROJECT: RECEIVED: LOT
... BSL2: virus vectors upon standard request if the inserted genetic material does not increase the risk. Does the vector insert pose any special handling considerations (e.g. oncogenic or toxic transgene product)? ____ Yes ____ No Is the biosafety level of the viral vector influenced by the nature of ...
... BSL2: virus vectors upon standard request if the inserted genetic material does not increase the risk. Does the vector insert pose any special handling considerations (e.g. oncogenic or toxic transgene product)? ____ Yes ____ No Is the biosafety level of the viral vector influenced by the nature of ...
Biosafety training manual [Powerpoint, 1.0MB]
... significant risk to laboratory workers. It could present a limited to moderate risk if spread in the community or the environment, but there are usually effective preventive measures or treatment available. ...
... significant risk to laboratory workers. It could present a limited to moderate risk if spread in the community or the environment, but there are usually effective preventive measures or treatment available. ...
Protocol Application
... UTA’s Policy and Procedures for Research Involving Recombinant DNA Molecules, and CDC’s Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories, 5th Edition. I certify that the designations and information provided in this Protocol Application are true and accurate. In accordance with the NIH Guide ...
... UTA’s Policy and Procedures for Research Involving Recombinant DNA Molecules, and CDC’s Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories, 5th Edition. I certify that the designations and information provided in this Protocol Application are true and accurate. In accordance with the NIH Guide ...
Is South Africa ready for genetically MODIFIED potatoes?
... justify the benefit, we just say 'no'. Biosafety of GMOs falls into two areas: impact on food and feed safety and impact on the environment. In South Africa, an independent scientific body assesses all the biosafety issues related to each GMO in each release area and determines whether identified ri ...
... justify the benefit, we just say 'no'. Biosafety of GMOs falls into two areas: impact on food and feed safety and impact on the environment. In South Africa, an independent scientific body assesses all the biosafety issues related to each GMO in each release area and determines whether identified ri ...
Filled in by Vector Core: Project: Received: Lot: BIOCENTER
... BSL2: virus vectors upon standard request if the inserted genetic material does not increase the risk. Does the vector insert pose any special handling considerations (e.g. oncogenic or toxic transgene product)? ____ Yes ____ No Is the biosafety level of the viral vector influenced by the nature of ...
... BSL2: virus vectors upon standard request if the inserted genetic material does not increase the risk. Does the vector insert pose any special handling considerations (e.g. oncogenic or toxic transgene product)? ____ Yes ____ No Is the biosafety level of the viral vector influenced by the nature of ...
English
... tremendous pressure for Parliament to pass the Bill. “Mock trials” have been held in Tanzania and Mozambique in 2009 and 2010 respectively. Both countries had “strict liability” provisions in their respective biosafety laws. Under severe and sustained pressure from scientists associated with the WE ...
... tremendous pressure for Parliament to pass the Bill. “Mock trials” have been held in Tanzania and Mozambique in 2009 and 2010 respectively. Both countries had “strict liability” provisions in their respective biosafety laws. Under severe and sustained pressure from scientists associated with the WE ...
0 - Northern Arizona University
... PURPOSE: To provide standardized training for all laboratory workers at Dr. F. Monroy’s Lab at Northern Arizona University. 1. Student/Employee and supervisors are both responsible for implementing this training checklist. 2. Students/Employee are not allowed to do lab work without approved training ...
... PURPOSE: To provide standardized training for all laboratory workers at Dr. F. Monroy’s Lab at Northern Arizona University. 1. Student/Employee and supervisors are both responsible for implementing this training checklist. 2. Students/Employee are not allowed to do lab work without approved training ...
IBC-Application-2017-Word - SUNY Downstate Office of Research
... b. Any spill of infectious agents, any equipment or facility failure (e.g., ventilation failure), and/or any breakdown in procedure that could result in potential exposure of laboratory personnel and/or the public to infectious material will be reported to the IBC immediately ([email protected] or 7 ...
... b. Any spill of infectious agents, any equipment or facility failure (e.g., ventilation failure), and/or any breakdown in procedure that could result in potential exposure of laboratory personnel and/or the public to infectious material will be reported to the IBC immediately ([email protected] or 7 ...
Example of a Risk Assessment for Class 1 GMMs
... strain derived from E.coli K12 and used for routine and widespread molecular biology studies. Derivatives of K12 are avirulent and may be considered to be equivalent to Directive 90/679/EEC (and amendments) and ACDP biological agents hazard group 1 because they have an established record of safety i ...
... strain derived from E.coli K12 and used for routine and widespread molecular biology studies. Derivatives of K12 are avirulent and may be considered to be equivalent to Directive 90/679/EEC (and amendments) and ACDP biological agents hazard group 1 because they have an established record of safety i ...
A Dummies` Guide to Responsibilites When Working with GMO`s
... Where GM modification occurs in standard laboratory bacterial strains of E. coli, Bacillus species, Agrobacterium, various fungi including Saccharomyces cerevisiae, slimemolds (Dictyostelium species), tissue culture (animal, insect, plant or human) where vectors are non-conjugative, non-viral or def ...
... Where GM modification occurs in standard laboratory bacterial strains of E. coli, Bacillus species, Agrobacterium, various fungi including Saccharomyces cerevisiae, slimemolds (Dictyostelium species), tissue culture (animal, insect, plant or human) where vectors are non-conjugative, non-viral or def ...
Biosafety Form - University of Idaho
... The electronic submission of this form constitutes your agreement to: Ensure that personnel receive appropriate training in safe laboratory practices and procedures before any work begins and at least annually thereafter (acknowledged by signatures in the lab’s Biosafety Manual). Follow medical ...
... The electronic submission of this form constitutes your agreement to: Ensure that personnel receive appropriate training in safe laboratory practices and procedures before any work begins and at least annually thereafter (acknowledged by signatures in the lab’s Biosafety Manual). Follow medical ...
Application for rDNA Review/Registration for
... To be completed by the Principal Investigator for all laboratories handling or storing pathogenic microorganisms (agents capable of causing disease in immune-normal, healthy adults and includes organisms classified as requiring work at BSL-2 or higher in the latest edition of either the CDC/NIH publ ...
... To be completed by the Principal Investigator for all laboratories handling or storing pathogenic microorganisms (agents capable of causing disease in immune-normal, healthy adults and includes organisms classified as requiring work at BSL-2 or higher in the latest edition of either the CDC/NIH publ ...
Dow Agrosciences Australia - PDF 170 KB
... A. Regulatory oversight based on properties of the products of biotechnology Option-4 reaffirms the logic of focusing regulatory oversight on the properties of the products of biotechnology, rather than the processes by which they are developed. While we understand that a central policy setting of t ...
... A. Regulatory oversight based on properties of the products of biotechnology Option-4 reaffirms the logic of focusing regulatory oversight on the properties of the products of biotechnology, rather than the processes by which they are developed. While we understand that a central policy setting of t ...
11.0 RECOMBINANT DNA/RNA
... Environmental Health and Safety, Biological and Chemical Safety Program, Biosafety Officer Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) The IBC is responsible for reviewing all Notification of Use for Biological Agent and regulated Recombinant DNA/RNA work performed on campus. The IBC is responsible for ...
... Environmental Health and Safety, Biological and Chemical Safety Program, Biosafety Officer Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) The IBC is responsible for reviewing all Notification of Use for Biological Agent and regulated Recombinant DNA/RNA work performed on campus. The IBC is responsible for ...
DOCX format - 55 KB - Office of the Gene Technology Regulator
... Credible pathways to potential harm that were considered included exposure of people or animals to the GM plant material, potential for spread and persistence of the GMOs, and transfer of the introduced genetic material to sexually compatible plants. Potential harms associated with these pathways in ...
... Credible pathways to potential harm that were considered included exposure of people or animals to the GM plant material, potential for spread and persistence of the GMOs, and transfer of the introduced genetic material to sexually compatible plants. Potential harms associated with these pathways in ...
Biosafety AS - Present and past projects supported by BSA
... The regulation has resulted in a dual maize grain import channel differentiating between GM and non-GM maize imports. As the only commercial producer of GM crops in southern Africa, South Africa supplies both channels. In the non-GM channel South Africa competes with Zambia, who only produces non-GM ...
... The regulation has resulted in a dual maize grain import channel differentiating between GM and non-GM maize imports. As the only commercial producer of GM crops in southern Africa, South Africa supplies both channels. In the non-GM channel South Africa competes with Zambia, who only produces non-GM ...
presentation slides - Environmental Health and Safety
... microorganisms that are not known to acquire the trait naturally, if such acquisition could compromise the ability to control disease agents in humans, veterinary medicine, or agriculture... Consideration should be given as to whether the drug resistance trait to be used in the experiment would rend ...
... microorganisms that are not known to acquire the trait naturally, if such acquisition could compromise the ability to control disease agents in humans, veterinary medicine, or agriculture... Consideration should be given as to whether the drug resistance trait to be used in the experiment would rend ...