Gene-edited lettuce: A new approach to fighting micronutrient deficiencies

A research team led by Prof. Alexander Vainstein from the Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food, and Environment at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem has developed a new variety of lettuce with significantly higher levels of essential vitamins and antioxidants.

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Carotenemia is a clinical condition characterized by yellow pigmentation of the skin (xanthoderma). In most cases, the condition follows prolonged and excessive consumption of carotene-rich foods, such as carrots, squash, and sweet potatoes.

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