Publications

The International Center for Integrative Systems (ICIS) has published papers based on research conducted in the various fields it is involved in. This page lists and links to the research papers published by ICIS.

In-Silico Analysis & In-Vivo Results Concur on Glutathione Depletion in Glyphosate Resistant GMO Soy, Advancing a Systems Biology Framework for Safety Assessment of GMOs

A recent study published in the peer-reviewed journal American Journal of Plant Sciences predicted a nearly 400% difference in glutathione oxidation as measured by the ratio of GSH and GSSG, in RRS that are glyphosate-treated glyphosate-resistant Soy versus the Organic Soy. These predictions also concur with in vivo greenhouse results. This concurrence suggests these in silico models of C1 metabolism may provide a viable and validated platform for biosafety assessment of GMOs, and aid in selecting rational criteria for informing in vitro and in vivo efforts to more accurately decide in the problem formulation phase which parameters need to be assessed so that conclusion on “substantial equivalence” or material difference of a GMO and its non-GMO counterpart can be drawn on a well-grounded basis.

The EMAIL Lab

The EMAIL Lab was first started in 2001 as the EMAIL Research Institute in Cambridge, MA. During the years 2001 to 2007, the Institute functioned as an independent research center conducting research in EMAIL practices of large and small businesses. With the founding of International Center for Integrative Systems (ICIS) in 2007, EMAIL Research Institute began a new phase in its growth with support from ICIS. In 2012, the Institute assumed its new name — The EMAIL Lab.

Media Biomimetics

This new educational initiative explores how biological models, spanning molecule to cell to whole organisms, can provide insights into the dynamics of media interactions across human, social, business, governmental and cultural organizations, and is not intended to be deterministic.

Innovation Systems Research

VA SHIVA INNOVATION CORPS™ aims to provide support to high school students across the globe that will help them to develop their ideas into practical businesses. With the cooperation of local philanthropists, professionals and businesses, selected students will receive advice, everyday practical help and financial support in setting up their business. Guidance in the areas of legal, marketing, book keeping and financing matters are some of the support the student will receive through Innovation Corps.

Food Research

ICIS has helped create standards for RAW foods and CLEAN foods. Standards certification processes have been created for them and products are certified as being Dertified R.A.W. and Certified C.L.E.A.N