According to ScienceDaily, researchers used genome editing to block the production of red pigment in lettuce, which allowed other beneficial plant compounds to accumulate. The lettuce continued growing normally, pointing toward a new approach for creating crops with customized nutritional profiles. Instead of adapting ourselves to what plants naturally offer, we're learning to design vegetables that deliver exactly what our diets need.

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