Future of Engineering
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Engineering Safer Tobacco - Removing A Gene Reduces Carcinogens
Knocking out a specific gene in burley tobacco plants significantly reduces harmful carcinogens in cured tobacco leaves, scientists at a North Carolina university have shown.
The findings could lead to less-harmful tobacco products, particularly smokeless forms such as chewing tobacco. The research was sponsored by the tobacco company Philip Morris and conducted at North Carolina State University.
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The findings could lead to less-harmful tobacco products, particularly smokeless forms such as chewing tobacco. The research was sponsored by the tobacco company Philip Morris and conducted at North Carolina State University.
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Labels: Bio-engineering, Chemical-Engineering
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