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How to Genetically Engineer at Home — A new study says you should eat greens to have girls, along with rice and fruits. But please don’t pig out on Twinkies if you’re hoping for a boy… (The Telegraph)
Genetically Modified Apples Will Never Go Brown
It’s sure the shits when your sliced apples go brown, making your lunch bag look like a compost pail. That’s why Canadian company Okanagan Specialty Fruits is genetically engineering apples that never brown, looking fresh long after they’ve been cut thanks to suppression of the enzyme that’s responsible for the normal browning of potatoes apples. Genetically modified tomatoes and grapes have been approved by the USDA, but the process takes a long time and consumers are still significantly skeptical of GMO products’ long-term health effects and environmental impact. More »
