A5024342533- Genetically Modified Organisms Research
- CRISPR and Genetic Engineering
- Biotechnology and Related Fields
- Risk Perception and Management
- Climate Change Communication and Perception
- Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications
- Sustainability and Climate Change Governance
- Animal Genetics and Reproduction
- Gene Regulatory Network Analysis
- Bioeconomy and Sustainability Development
- Neuroethics, Human Enhancement, Biomedical Innovations
- Sustainable Supply Chain Management
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- Intellectual Property and Patents
- Innovation, Sustainability, Human-Machine Systems
- Science, Research, and Medicine
- Environmental Education and Sustainability
- Environmental Sustainability in Business
- Technology Assessment and Management
- Nanotechnology research and applications
- Insect Resistance and Genetics
- Innovation and Socioeconomic Development
- Occupational Health and Safety Research
- Biomedical Ethics and Regulation
- Transgenic Plants and Applications
North Carolina State University
2015-2024
RTI International
2022
Center for Environmental Health
2022
North Central State College
2020-2022
University of Minnesota
1997-2020
Twin Cities Orthopedics
2008-2020
University of Worcester
2011
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
2010
In-Q-Tel
2008
Rockefeller University
1997
Abscisic acid (ABA) is the primary hormone that mediates plant responses to stresses such as cold, drought, and salinity. Single-cell microinjection experiments in tomato were used identify possible intermediates involved ABA signal transduction. Cyclic ADP-ribose (cADPR) was identified a signaling molecule response shown exert its effects by way of calcium. Bioassay showed amounts cADPR Arabidopsis thaliana plants increased treatment before ABA-induced gene expression.
Isoprene (2-methyl-1,3-butadiene) is a major volatile hydrocarbon produced by many plant species. Here we report that in velvet bean (Mucuna sp.), isoprene emission strongly dependent on leaf developmental state and changes extractable synthase activity parallel rates during development. Both enzyme exhibit over 100-fold increases from emergence to age 14 d similar patterns 23 d. This suggests the enzyme, synthase, responsible for vivo production of level regulates pattern response
We must ensure that trials are scientifically, politically, and socially robust, publicly accountable, widely transparent
Environmental gene editing demands collective oversight
Although nanotechnology is broadly receiving attention in public and academic circles, oversight issues associated with applications for agriculture food remain largely unexplored. Agrifood at a critical stage which informed analysis can help shape funding priorities, risk assessment, activities. This designed to society policymakers anticipate prepare challenges posed by complicated, convergent of agrifood nanotechnology. The goal identify data, regulatory policy, engagement needs...
Abstract What people think about food nanotechnology (nanofood) is under‐explored in the U nited S tates, especially outside of quantitative surveys. As such, we set out to examine public attitudes toward conversational, focus group settings order identify policy options for nanofood governance, and particular, labeling. Through analysis groups six . locations, found that vast majority participants wanted labels all types products, most were willing pay a premium Participants cited abilities...
Abstract In this article, a new framework for improving risk assessments of novel genetically engineered organisms (GEOs) is developed and applied. The Procedurally Robust Risk Assessment Framework (PRRAF) provides set principles criteria assessing enhancing assessment protocols GEOs under conditions high uncertainty. application PRRAF demonstrated using the case mosquito designed to kill its wild population therefore decrease disease transmission. Assessments regulatory approval insect fall...
Intrinsically safe designs and a staged transparent development process will be essential.
Analysis of oversight systems is often conducted from a single disciplinary perspective and by using limited set criteria for evaluation. In this article, we develop an approach that blends risk analysis, social science, public administration, legal, policy, ethical perspectives to broad assessing systems. Multiple methods, including historical expert elicitation, behavioral consensus, were employed multidisciplinary evaluating emerging technologies. Sixty-six initial identified extensive...
The deployment of gene drives is emerging as an alternative for protecting endangered species, controlling agricultural pests, and reducing vector-borne diseases. This paper reports on a workshop held in February 2016 to explore the complex intersection political, economic, ethical, ecological risk issues associated with drives. Workshop participants were encouraged use systems thinking mapping describe connections among social, policy, variables they intersect within governance systems. In...
Abstract This study investigates heterogeneous consumer preferences for nanofood and genetically‐modified ( GM ) food the associated benefits using results of choice experiments with 1,117 US consumers. We employ a latent class logit model to capture heterogeneity in by identifying segments. Our show that nano‐food evokes fewer negative reactions compared food. identify four groups: ‘Price Oriented/Technology Adopters’, ‘Technology Averse’, ‘Benefit Oriented’, ‘New Technology Rejecters’....
For the purposes of conservation or suppression species, gene drive technology has significant potential. Theoretically speaking, with release even relatively few animals systems in an ecosystem, beneficial harmful genes could be introduced into entire wild-type population that species. Given profound impact drives have on species and ecosystems, their use is a highly contentious issue. Communities groups differing beliefs about nature its preservation, as well concerns ecological safety...
Abstract Synthetic biology (SB) involves the alteration of living cells and biomolecules for specific purposes. Products developed using these approaches could have significant societal benefits, but also pose uncertain risks to human environmental health. Policymakers currently face decisions regarding how stringently regulate monitor various SB applications. This is a complex task, in which policymakers must balance economic, political, social, health‐related decision factors associated...