The group is focused on Non-GMO and GMO approaches to solve different challenges in the area of health, livestock, and Halal food enzymes. The health-related issues being addressed utilizing non-GMO approaches include screening of local flora for anti-cancerous and anti-Alzheimer activities. Whereas GMO approaches are being used to develop algae-based, biocontrol agents, edible vaccines, halal expression systems for production of food enzymes and therapeutic proteins. Furthermore, the risk assessment studies of the GMOs are an integral part of our research to evaluate the risks associated with the GMOs.