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Gaining perspective on the allergenicity assessment of genetically modified food crops

Richard E Goodman Food Allergy Research and Resource Program, Department of Food Science and Technology, 143 Food Industry Complex, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE, 68583–0955, USA. [email protected]
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Sue L Hefle Food Allergy Research and Resource Program, Department of Food Science and Technology, 143 Food Industry Complex, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE, 68583–0955, USA. [email protected]
Pages 561-578 | Published online: 10 Jan 2014

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