Hey, I read that they blended firefly DNA with those decorative tobacco plants so they glow in the dark. No kidding.
And fish DNA is mixed with some edibles, to ward off disease.
They actually "shoot" DNA from completely different species, & animal to vegetable, to "see what sticks." Fascinating stuff.
McDonalds was selling genetically altered potatoes in their fries for a few years, until there was a public outcry.
Personally, I dunno how I feel about all of this crossing of stuff. It does sound awfully dangerous if they get it wrong, & it escapes. Just imagine some poisonous strain blending with our corn! It's neat, in a way, but pretty damned scary when you think about how something is sure to escape, like the one mentioned by Craig, above...
I got a book that mentions this stuff around here, somewhere...
And fish DNA is mixed with some edibles, to ward off disease.
They actually "shoot" DNA from completely different species, & animal to vegetable, to "see what sticks." Fascinating stuff.
McDonalds was selling genetically altered potatoes in their fries for a few years, until there was a public outcry.
Personally, I dunno how I feel about all of this crossing of stuff. It does sound awfully dangerous if they get it wrong, & it escapes. Just imagine some poisonous strain blending with our corn! It's neat, in a way, but pretty damned scary when you think about how something is sure to escape, like the one mentioned by Craig, above...
I got a book that mentions this stuff around here, somewhere...