A breed of rice genetically engineered to combat vitamin A deficiency has received approval from regulators in the Philippines.
A breed of rice genetically engineered to combat vitamin A deficiency has received approval from regulators in the Philippines.
Supporters say “Golden Rice” could remedy a condition that kills up to 250,000 children each year worldwide and blinds twice that number, according to the World Health Organization.
It’s the first genetically modified organism (GMO) designed to fight a public health issue to get a green light from food safety officials in the developing world.
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