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GMOs Perfected Down to the Chromosome Level

Posted by Zonk on from the finely-tuned-corn dept.

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?)."

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  1. GMO idea by Lerc · · Score: 5, Funny

    I had this idea yesterday (alcohol may have been involved).

    You could take the genes from geckos/skinks that makes their tails fall off when they are frightened and put it into grass.

    Then you could have a lawn that you could mow by going outside and shouting Bang!.

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  2. Re:Monsanto by ShieldW0lf · · Score: 4, Funny

    Agreed.

    If any college students get the urge to go shoot the hell out of some people and put a gun in their mouth, they should go visit Monsanto and do us all a solid on their way out.

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  3. Re:More Bothersome - economics of it by VENONA · · Score: 3, Funny

    Is there any chance of being able to subscribe to a pizza-bush? I'd sell out in a heartbeat if I could subscribe to a pizza-bush...

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