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Friday, March 16, 2012

Israeli Innovation 6

Malaria-fighting tobacco!
Jerusalem: A genetically modified tobacco plant that can fight drug-resistant malaria has been developed by Israeli scientists.

The Prof in the greenhouse, Israel.
Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have found that tobacco plant can be altered to produce "artemisin", an active component in malaria treatment. (Greater Kashmir). For more information on this click the link   below: (Photo: Copyright Control).