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It's a Bird! It's a Plane! It's Supercarrot!
Scientists unveil genetically modified calcium-boosting supercarrot |
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15 Jan 2008 |
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| Posted at 9:29 AM on 15 Jan 2008 U.S. scientists have unveiled a new "supercarrot" genetically modified to provide extra calcium, which they hope could ultimately help ward off osteoporosis. Say what you will about genetic modification, but you can't deny that picturing a carrot flying across the sky in a cape is funny. sources: BBC News, The Telegraph < Previous | Next ... |
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