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British researchers from Bristol University report they have genetically engineered plants to produce the health-promoting substances usually found in fish.


* British researchers from Bristol University report they have genetically engineered genetically engineered adjective Recombinant, see there  plants to produce the health-promoting substances usually found in fish. The generation of genes for three fatty acids could lead to new food crops with significant health benefits, including reducing the risk of heart diseases and relieving symptoms of inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis rheumatoid arthritis

Chronic, progressive autoimmune disease causing connective-tissue inflammation, mostly in synovial joints. It can occur at any age, is more common in women, and has an unpredictable course.
. Meanwhile, the European Union European Union (EU), name given since the ratification (Nov., 1993) of the Treaty of European Union, or Maastricht Treaty, to the

European Community
, under pressure from the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area.  and agribusiness, has lifted its six-year moratorium on genetically modified food.
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Title Annotation:Worth Noting
Author:Gajewski, Karen Ann
Publication:The Humanist
Article Type:Brief Article
Geographic Code:4EUUE
Date:Jul 1, 2004
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