Engineered pea seeds protect against parasites
Date: 25.9.2009
A breed of **pea seeds** has been created that contains **antibodies** against **coccidiosis**, a disease caused by a parasite that attacks chickens. Researchers writing in the open access journal BMC Biotechnology describe the development of the **GM seeds**, and demonstrate their effectiveness in preventing this economically important illness.
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