2006-03-28 16:33:40.669755+02 by Dan Lyke 3 comments
Hey Nathan, you still reading? Genetic engineering may produce bacon that's even better for you:
Geneticists have mixed DNA from the roundworm C. elegans and pigs to produce swine with significant amounts of omega-3 fatty acids -- the kind believed to stave off heart disease.
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#Comment Re: made: 2006-03-29 08:40:34.641376+02 by: nkane
mmmm bacon aahhhhhhhh
You're not the first one to think of me when reading this story. I wonder why that is? :)
#Comment Re: made: 2006-03-29 17:02:24.566049+02 by: Diane Reese
I love bacon, but y'know, roundworm DNA? It's just not getting the salivary glands going, sorry to say...
#Comment Re: made: 2006-03-30 08:19:02.453682+02 by: TC
mmmmm roundworm applewood smoked peppered roundworm fritata....
personally get my omega3 from ahi(yellow fin),halibut, cashews and various other lessor fish and nuts.
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