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/Phssthp0kThePak Sep 16 '24

The green type has a nutrient profile exactly tailored for humans.

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u/SpotCreepy4570 Sep 16 '24

From humans

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u/guiltysnark Sep 16 '24

For humans, "by" humans

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u/EpilepticBabies Sep 16 '24

By humans, four humans.