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GMOs Perfected Down to the Chromosome Level 469

Roland Piquepaille writes "If don't like the concept of 'Frankenfoods,' I have bad news for you. U.S. researchers have developed an artificial chromosome for corn plants. The Chicago Tribune reports that researchers can now make chromosomes to order. These artificial chromosomes are accepted as natural by the plants and passed through generations. As the Monsanto Company bought rights to use this mini-chromosome stacking technology in corn, cotton, soybeans, and canola, I guess we'll soon eat food made from permanently genetically modified organisms (PGMOs?)."

Comment Fearless mice (Score 1) 499

The criteria used to define and test for behavioral signs of "fearfulness" need to be reexamined in this case. One of the most common physiological deficits found in genetically altered mice is deafness. Even normal wild type mice cannot hear the human voice.

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