Transgenic mice produce both omega-3, omega-6 fatty acids on carbohydrate diet
Sunday, May 18, 2014 - 19:00
in Biology & Nature
A transgenic mouse has been developed that synthesizes both the omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids within its tissues on a diet of carbohydrates or saturated fats. Significant evidence suggest that the ratio of dietary omega-6 to omega-3 has important implications for human health, further increasing interest in the development of foods rich in omega-3s.