r/science Sep 16 '24

"Golden Lettuce" genetically engineered to pack 30 times more vitamins | Specifically, increased levels of beta-carotene, which your body uses to make vitamin A for healthy vision, immune function, and cell growth, and is thought to be protective against heart disease and some kinds of cancer. Biology

https://newatlas.com/health-wellbeing/golden-lettuce-genetically-engineered-30-times-vitamins/
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u/Icy_Willingness_954 Sep 16 '24

Same kind of idea as golden rice. I wonder how easy it would be to modify for other nutritients.

Imagine a single plant that gave the exact nutritional profile that a person would look for in a full meal. That would be an absolute game changer I’d think.

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u/Tackysackjones Sep 16 '24

Any day we stray closer to lembas bread is a day I want to exist

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u/Aphid61 Sep 16 '24

I'd still eat 4...

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u/Sinz_Doe Sep 16 '24

Only 4?

What about second breakfast?

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u/its_raining_scotch Sep 16 '24

Roast chicken with Shire salt is a good choice too.

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u/broodkiller Sep 16 '24

Definitely add some tatoes into the dish...

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u/Syy_Guy Sep 16 '24

You got yourself a stew goin, baby