Scientists have deduced sverhpoleznuyu carrots

American scientists have derived carrots, calcium content of which is almost twice as high compared to conventional vegetables. To do this, they have made in the plant genome altered gene that regulates calcium transport across cell membranes. According to staff at the Baylor College of Medicine (Houston) and the University of Texas A & M, the first test of the new product are very encouraging. Thus, the mice fed the modified carrots assimilated almost twice as calcium than their relatives, we get the usual carrots. Similar figures resulted from experiments with 30 adult subjects: from genetically modified carrots, they received 41% more calcium than regular vegetables. The report on the study in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences published. Creators sverhpoleznoy carrots emphasize that the calcium needed to build up the people and maintain bone strength. In sufficient quantities, this mineral is found in animal products, especially milk and milk products, but their consumption is often undesirable because of hypersensitivity, or because of the high fat content. In such cases, an ideal source of calcium may be genetically modified fruit and vegetables. But to confirm the developers to ensure the safety and efficacy of the product, additional large-scale studies, which can take many years.