date:Jun 19, 2014
The worlds first human trial of super bananas are set to begin, with the aim of providing more nutrients to Ugandans and East Africans. The bananas, which are enriched with pro-vitamin A, aim to tackle the high levels of vitamin A deficiency in the regions.
The project, by Queensland University of Technology (QUT), is backed by a 6m investment by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The scientists have been working to genetically engineer the super bananas, which are fortified with alpha and