Many people worldwide consume cereals for breakfast, unfortunately, not all of them have high levels of Folate. Folate is an important vitamin used within cells during cell division and for normal cell function. Scientists at the Southern Cross University have conducted experiments that identified the gene responsible for encoding an enzyme that assists in the production of Folate. This gene is found throughout wheat plants. Scientists extracted this gene and implanted it into rice in order to elevate Folate levels. Rice plants are used when manufacturing certain cereals, with the gene implanted in rice plants, higher folate levels will be present in cereals which can help decrease the number of people who have folate deficiencies. This discovery has multiple advantages for global health.
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