Genetically modified microorganisms and their potential effects on human health and nutrition

Trends in Food Science and Technology

Volumn 14, Issue 5-8, 2003, Pages 264-276

  Von Wright, Atte ^a   Bruce, Åke ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN FINLAND   (Finland)

^b NATIONAL FOOD ADMINISTRATION   (Sweden)

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EID: 0037828826     PISSN: 09242244     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0924-2244(03)00068-2     Document Type: Conference Paper

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