New Onion Won’t Make You Cry

Apparently scientists in New Zealand and Japan have been trying for some time to develop an onion that won’t make you cry when you slice it. On Friday (02-01-08) the lead scientist announced that they have finally succeeded. Using biotechnology they have figured out how to switch off the gene behind the enzyme that makes us cry.

Don’t throw those tissues out just yet however, because the discovery could take some time before it actually leads to changes in the onions you get from your local onion growers. Your excuse for crying in the kitchen is safe for a short while longer at least and perhaps longer if you buy the good old fashioned onions we all cry over.

Click here for the full article on tear-free onions.