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Two decades after scientists designed a grain to prevent vitamin A deficiency, it’s still not available to those who most need it.
Rice genetically modified to produce Vitamin A could be the answer to some childhood health problems in the developing world. But some farmers, health advocates, and environmentalists are voicing concerns. In a story originally produced for “The DNA files” Julie Grant has our report.