Naked Genetics - Taking a look inside your genes

The story of maize - Naked Genetics 15.05.14

05.13.2015 - By The Naked ScientistsPlay

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You may not realise it, but all the food you eat has been genetically altered over time by plant and animal breeders, capturing advantageous traits to grow more nutritious and easy-to-farm foods as efficiently and healthily as possible. Maize, or corn as it's often know, is a prime example of this change. Plus, is attractiveness to mosquitoes in your genes? And our gene of the month is small but significant.

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