Pigs implanted with spinach genes have been created by Japanese scientists. Why would anybody want to do this to a poor pig? Apparently these pigs contain a gene called FAD2 which converts saturated fats (bad fats) into an unsaturated fat (good fat) called linoleic acid.

Akira Iritani, the scientist who led the research says the genetically modified pig contain 20 percent less bad fat than a normal pig, making it more healthy to eat.

We say: Eat less and eat healthy. Leave the pigs alone!

Source: New Scientist

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