076 – Transgene Flow




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Summary: <br> <a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.talkingbiotechpodcast.com%2F076-transgene-flow%2F&amp;via=talkingbiotech" class="twitter-share-button" data-size="large">Tweet</a><br> <a href="https://i1.wp.com/www.talkingbiotechpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/076-Mallory-Smith-cover.jpg"></a><br> This week’s podcast is an important discussion, a cautionary tale of what can happen when genetically-engineered crops are introduced to the environment.  Circumstances may lead to release of the transgene into sexually compatible wild plants, leading to its persistence in non-crop species.  Dr. Carol Mallory-Smith from Oregon State University has analyzed gene flow in grasses, and was the perfect match for understanding the issue of gene flow from genetically-engineered, roundup-ready, creeping bentgrass in Oregon.  Her work has detailed how a genetic engineering plan to aid the consumer resulted in unwanted environmental impacts. Dr . Mallory-Smith’s work demonstrates that transgene escape and gene flow need to be carefully considered when establishing trials and during deregulation of GE crops.  Hosted by Dr. Paul Vincelli.<br> Website: <a href="http://cropandsoil.oregonstate.edu/content/carol-mallory-smith"> http://cropandsoil.oregonstate.edu/content/carol-mallory-smith</a><br> The paper discussed can be <a href="http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ps.1517/abstract">accessed here</a>.<br> Follow Dr. Vincelli on Twitter:  @PVincell<br> Like the podcast?  Please subscribe and write a review!<br> <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=68340&amp;refid=stpr"> Stitche</a>r    <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-biotech-podcast/id1006329802">iTunes</a>   <a href="https://player.fm/series/talking-biotech-podcast">Player FM</a>   <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Talking-Biotech-Podcast-p794716/">TuneIn</a><br>