GMO news related to Australia

01.03.2012 |

Australia plans human tests for GM wheat

FLOUR made from genetically modified wheat and barley may be trialled on humans. The human testing will be done under a program approved by the Office of Gene Technology Regulator. But first, the GM product would be trialled on animals to see if it improves bowel health. [...] The grain varieties have been genetically modified for ”altered grain composition, nutrient utilisation efficient, disease resistance or stress tolerance”.

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