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> These two extra genes expressed a protein in pig saliva that breaks down phosphorus – a nutrient farmers add to pig feed, but which becomes a pollutant when e
by 8note 5y ago
> These two extra genes expressed a protein in pig saliva that breaks down phosphorus – a nutrient farmers add to pig feed, but which becomes a pollutant when excreted. The project, which could have eradicated phosphorus pollution, was halted by regulatory and funding issues.
... A simpler solution would be to not add the phosphorus, no? The biggest problem with GMOs is that they're aimed at making organisms fit into supply chains better and avoid compatibility issues when there are less profitable solutions