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Ellen Anglin wrote:
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>  I remember back in college, I took a "science and ethics" class, and one of the possible GM scenarios we discussed was that of a bee that was modified to produce a valuable drug or enzme.  The substance would end up in the honey, which could be purified and refined.  Pure conjecture at the time, but I wouldn't be suprised if somebody is working on something like this somewhere.

Too difficult with the bee but easier with a plant. And they are doing
it right now.
Bill Truesdell
Bath, ME

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