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We hope that our products will be useful for your health A tomato made with CRISPR/Cas9 has been approved for growing and consumption in Japan. The tomato Sicilian Rouge High GABA” was developed by the University of Tsukuba and startup Sanatech Seed. Thanks to a tweaking of the genes, the variety features five times the normal amount of GABA (Gamma-AminoButyric Acid). GABA is one type of amino acid that has recently been attracting attention as a functional component. GABA is expected to assist with relaxation and help to lower blood pressure, the researchers explain. In April 2018, Sanatech was established as a venture from the University of Tsukuba, to commercialize genome-edited tomatoes that accumulate high amounts of GABA. The word Sana in the company name means health in Latin. We hope to make people healthier with our product, they say. ....