Genetically- modified purple tomatoes heading for shops
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The article I used for this research is http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-25885756.
SUMMARY
mThe article I used for this research is http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-25885756.
SUMMARY
This article is about the project of genetically modifying purple tomatoes. They are intended to give tomato the same health benefits as fruit such as blueberries. The pigment of the tomato known as anthocyanin, is an antioxidant which studies on animals show could help fight cancer. The tomatoes are part of a new generation of GM plants designed to appeal to consumers. They were first types which were aimed specifically at farmers as new tools in agriculture. The leads in this project came to Canada because Canadian regulations are seen as more supportive of GM and that led to deal with an Ontario company, New Energy Farms, which is now producing enough purple tomatoes in a 465 square metre greenhouse to make 2,000 litres (440 gallons) of juice. The aim to use the juice in research conduct a wide range of tests including examining whether the anthocyanin has positive effects on humans. Earlier studies showed benefits as an anti-inflammatory and in slowing cancer in mice. Prof. Martin hoes that the purple tomato juice will have a good chance of being approved for sale to consumers in North America in as little as 2 years time.
ANALYISIS OF ACCURACY
This article come from BBC News which is a reliable source containing a wide range of new across the globe. The author is David Shukman, who is the science editor for BBC News. He has written continuous reports of synthetic biology. He became an environment and science correspondent in 2003, which later he became the science editor in 2012.
CREDIBILITY
This article is from a news website. The author has a background of environmental sciences which making it reliable. The article was published on January 24, 2014. The article does have a complete list of work cited. All of the links are working one this page making the credibility of the source reliable and still current. You area able to reach the author through his twitter.
BIAS OF THE ARTICLE
The autor is not bias. He states the fact, and quotes from the leads of this project. He did not input any professional opinions.
