Comments on two recent publications on GM maize and Roundup

Abstract

Two -omics studies on genetically modified maize and Roundup-fed rats, recently published in the journal Scientific Reports, contain serious flaws in the experimental design, methodology and interpretation of results, which we point out here. The use of -omics technologies are of increasing importance in research, however we argue for a cautious approach to the potential application in food safety assessments as these exceptionally sensitive and complex methods require a thorough and detailed evaluation of the biological significance of obtained results.

Published in

Scientific Reports
2018, volume: 8, article number: 13338
Publisher: NATURE PUBLISHING GROUP

SLU Authors

• Eriksson, Dennis

  • Department of Plant Breeding, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

Global goals (SDG)

SDG2 Zero hunger

UKÄ Subject classification

Food Science
Plant Biotechnology

Publication identifier

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-30440-7

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