A Browsable and Searchable Database
Between 2009 and 2019 we collected examples from the scientific literature, primarily from peer-reviewed journals, on unintended effects of genetic manipulation. We have written short reports about each example. These are ordered and can be browsed according to different categories (see below). We present examples of a wide array of different kinds of unintended effects. This compilation is by no means exhaustive.
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For important explanations and background information, see “Understanding the Unintended Effects of Genetic Manipulation”
For examples offering an overview of the findings reported on this website, see “Some Examples of Unintended Effects of Genetic Manipulation”
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Scrambled DNA
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Search by specific intended effects, which include insect and herbicide resistance, altered morphology, nutritional enhancement, and so on.
Manipulated Organism
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View a bibliography of articles discussed, ordered alphabetically by first author. Each bibliographic entry is linked to one or more individual reports.
View a bibliography of overview publications concerning unintended effects.
View a collection of articles on the broader issues of genetics and genetic engineering written by Nature Institute staff members Craig Holdrege, Stephen L. Talbott, and others.