Slashdot Mirror

← Back to Stories (view on slashdot.org)

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?)."

2 of 469 comments (clear)

  1. Permanently genetically modified organisms by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Insightful

    You mean like the hybrids we've been creating since the agricultural revolution?

  2. Re:Monsanto by Znork · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Monsanto is pretty much the poster boy for corporate death penalty. The company has been found guilty of bribery, suppression of truth, negligence, wantonness and outrage. It's poisoned people and environment with PCB, sarin, and mustard gas. The company has shown that it will knowingly and willingly expose workers and environment to toxic substances, and it will continue doing it until it's forced to stop through legal action.

    This company is one that the world would far better off without.