Genetically modified edible vaccines are being researched using taxpayer funding, with plants like lettuce and spinach as potential vaccine factories.
Genetically modified purple tomatoes aim to provide health benefits and change perceptions of GMO foods.
Concerns about taxpayer-funded research on transgenic edible plant vaccines and potential risks of cross-pollination.
Revolutionizing Vaccines Through Edible Plants
Potential risks of genetically modified plants with vaccines and implications on human health.
0:00 Introduction of GMO tomato in backyard gardens
00:43 Availability of bison wool products made in the USA
00:59 Bison wool being harvested and processed in the USA
4:57 Genetically modified purple tomatoes offer added health benefits like antioxidants similar to blueberries.
5:30 Transgenic and GMO foods are artificially selected and cannot occur naturally, unlike heirloom varieties.
6:05 The concept of genetically modified food is being challenged by the introduction of unique varieties like purple tomatoes.
9:33 Congressman Massie raised concerns about funding research on vaccines grown in lettuce and spinach, highlighting the risks of unintended consequences like cross-contamination.
10:02 Congressman Massie emphasized the importance of transparency and tighter regulations in experimenting with vaccines in food to prevent potential environmental contamination.
10:29 Despite efforts to limit taxpayer spending on such research in the AGA propes bill, it was discarded in favor of an Omnibus bill that did not include these restrictions.
13:50 First successful vaccine developed in tobacco in 1990, leading to transgenic plants for vaccine production.
14:13 Research in 1998 showed edible vaccines can generate immune responses, offering hope for disease reduction.
14:44 Genetically modified potatoes and tomatoes have been used for vaccine development against various diseases.
18:46 Concerns about creating genetically modified plants with vaccines and their impact on the environment
19:25 Questioning the purpose of incorporating vaccines into food products instead of traditional administration methods
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