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Posted: 2025-05-08 07:06:33 UTC

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Taxpayer dollars are funding research into transgenic edible plant vaccines, where mRNA vaccines are grown in lettuce and spinach for people to consume. Despite concerns raised by Rep. Thomas Massie about the potential risks and lack of regulation, funding for this research continues through initiatives like the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
Funding for transgenic edible plant vaccine research approved despite concerns
mRNA vaccines being developed in edible plants like lettuce and spinach
Potential risks of pollen escape and unintended vaccination of consumers
Multiple organizations including NSF, NIH, and NIFA funding the research
Potential risks of pollen escape and contamination of neighboring farms
Lack of tighter regulations on transgenic edible plant vaccine research
Ethical concerns about unintended vaccination through food consumption