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The compound reduces the strain on wheat by concentrating the grain\u2019s protein and carbohydrates content, while strengthening it against disease. This potential scientific breakthrough is apparently caught up in our typical Egyptian legal quagmire. While a patent has been issued for the compound, the manufacture of genetically modified goods remains illegal. Legislation governing such items has been proposed but hasn\u2019t moved forward in parliament.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Researchers at the National Research Center have developed a genetically modified compound that allows wheat to grow more efficiently in arid conditions, according to the Genetic Literacy Project. The compound reduces the strain on wheat by concentrating the grain\u2019s protein and carbohydrates content, while strengthening it against disease. 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