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28-11-06, 03:19 PM
Turning on a gene found in wheat could boost levels of protein, iron and zinc, scientists have discovered.

The gene occurs naturally in wheat, but has largely been silenced during the evolution of domestic varieties.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/6179912.stm