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Introduction to biotechnology and GMOs:

• Organisms, cells, DNA and genes.
• Gene cloning and transfer.
• Biotechnology – past and present.
• Applications of biotechnology.
• Safety of GMOs
• Status of GMOs in the world and in South Africa.

This course includes several interesting activities and videos.

Target audience: Food, agricultural, medical and enviromental groups and consumers at all levels. (minimum group of 20 people)

Briefing on GMOs and biotechnology – This course includes:

• Global, African and South African Biotechnology status.
• Legislation, which will affect people now and in the future.
• Predictions for the future – will we have a BioEconomy?

• Regulation of GMOs.
• GM foods.
• GMOs in health and nutrition.
• GMOs in food production.
• GMOs and public awareness.
• GMO biosafety.

• AfricaBio will provide these courses on request.