New wheat crops as an alternative to a gluten-free diet
Tuesday, December 13, 2016 - 15:31
in Biology & Nature
Wheat, one of the most widely consumed grains in the world, contains gluten, a mixture of proteins that can be toxic for people with celiac disease. A new study that analyzed the toxic components of these proteins in various varieties of wheat makes the first step forward towards developing wheat-based products that are safe for celiacs.