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
    

Sustainable Development Goals

SDG2 End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture


UKÄ Subject classification

Food Science
Plant Biotechnology


Publication identifier

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

Permanent link to this page (URI)

https://res.slu.se/id/publ/96443