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CRISPR tomatoes genetically engineered to be richer in vitamin D

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Vitamin D deficiency is a growing health issue, but very few foods are rich in the nutrient. To help combat the problem, scientists have now used CRISPR gene editing to fortify tomatoes with vitamin D.Continue ReadingCategory: ScienceTags: Plants, Food… Continue reading CRISPR tomatoes genetically engineered to be richer in vitamin D→

Little to no evidence weight-loss supplements work, large review finds

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Over one third of Americans attempting to lose weight have at some point tried an over-the-counter weight-loss supplement. A new systematic review of over 300 clinical trials has found little to no evidence any of these supplements actually work, and t… Continue reading Little to no evidence weight-loss supplements work, large review finds→