Monday 25 March 2013

Geneticists are working on a hypoallergenic apple

Apple

An agricultural research group is working to create a hypoallergenic apple by substituting natural proteins for those which don't cause an allergic reaction.


Apples don't tend to cause the same level of violent allergic reaction as you get with nuts or bee stings but those sensitive to the fruit can still experience unpleasant irritation and blistering of the tongue and lips.


By: Philippa Warr, Edited by: Ian Steadman


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via Wired.co.uk



http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2013-03/25/hypoallergenic-apple

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