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Nevertheless there is always a risk of releasing genetically modified organisms into the environment, especially in the case of an accident. The used lab E. coli strains are unlikely survive outside the lab. In the rare case that the strains would survive, transfer of genetic material between the GMOs and other bacteria could take place. However, since our constructs do not involve any toxic or harmful components they are not expected to pose a direct threat to the environment.  
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Nevertheless there is always a risk of releasing genetically modified organisms into the environment, especially in the case of an accident. The used lab ''E. coli'' strains are unlikely survive outside the lab. In the rare case that the strains would survive, transfer of genetic material between the GMOs and other bacteria could take place. However, since our constructs do not involve any toxic or harmful components they are not expected to pose a direct threat to the environment.  
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== Measures to reduce the risks mentioned above ==
== Measures to reduce the risks mentioned above ==
To avoid misuse by unauthorized people our lab is always locked when the last person leaves. No stranger can enter the building and the lab, since only authorized persons can enter our campus. Biological waste is autoclaved regularly. As we are appropriately dressed in the laboratory with lab coat (not taken outside of the laboratory) no potential harmful organisms can escape to the environment in this way. For additional personal protection everyone washes his or her hands before leaving the lab.  
To avoid misuse by unauthorized people our lab is always locked when the last person leaves. No stranger can enter the building and the lab, since only authorized persons can enter our campus. Biological waste is autoclaved regularly. As we are appropriately dressed in the laboratory with lab coat (not taken outside of the laboratory) no potential harmful organisms can escape to the environment in this way. For additional personal protection everyone washes his or her hands before leaving the lab.  

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