Engineered Pea Seeds Protect Against Parasites

Monday, September 14, 2009 - 23:21 in Biology & Nature

A breed of pea seeds has been created that contains antibodies against coccidiosis, a disease caused by a parasite that attacks chickens. Researchers describe the development of the GM seeds, and demonstrate their effectiveness in preventing this economically important illness.

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