Guest guest Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 Virus? Sic 'em, red30jun06GENETICALLY modified "killer" tomatoes are being used against two of the world's most lethal viruses. Scientists in Russia grew tomatoes containing a vaccine against HIV and hepatitis B, then fed them to mice. The animals developed high levels of antibodies in their blood that attacked both viruses. If the tomato-based vaccines work in humans they would probably have to be given in tablet form. Potatoes have already been produced that stimulate antibodies against hepatitis B when eaten raw. http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5478,19632915%5E663,00.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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