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Genetically engineered tomatoes decrease plaque build-up in mice
November 5, 2012 by NewsBot
For the first time, researchers have genetically engineered tomato plants to produce a peptide that mimics the actions of good cholesterol when eaten. Mice that ate the freeze-dried, ground tomatoes had less inflammation and reduced plaque build-up in their arteries.
