The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety provides protection of biodiversity from threats posed by Living Modified Organisms (LMOs). LMOs are the modification of existing genes and the introduction of new genes. While the benefits include the preservation of endangered species, the risks include genetic pollution and unintended impact on target species as well as other species. During their presentation students presented an overview of the protocol, assessed the current US LMO program design, and proposed a program design that would function under supervision the Environmental Protection Agency.

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