We have appointed gaps in GMO detection strategy which were, together with suggested improvements, published in Nature Biotechnology. Based on the scientific case of GM maize Herculex (TC 1507), the article was of great importance and led to open discussion in European Union to find a systemic solution to this problem. National Institute of Biology was nominated as the National refrence laboratory (NRL) for detection of GMOs. Knowlege on new GMO techniques has a significant impact also on detection work.
F.22 Improvement to existing health/diagnostic methods/procedures
COBISS.SI-ID: 2059087Dr Jana Žel is leading accreddeted laboratory for detection of GMOs at the National Institute of Biology. In 2009 we have accreditated six new methods for GMO detection. We collaborate with European Community Reference Laboratory and with the Institute of Reference Materials and Methods. In 2009 we were actively involved in three working groups within the European Network of GMO Laboratories. Dr Jana Žel held GMO – related lectures for high-school teachers (organised by the Chamber of Commerce) and for the Ministry of Agriculture, forestry and food (for feed).
D.05 Laboratory accreditation
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