By altering one tiny gene in a natural age-slowing compound, scientists were able to increase the shelf life of tomatoes by a whole week!

This method is a simple one and could theoretically be applied to all kinds of fruits. This is great news for farmers, grocers, and produce-eaters alike.

The study began in a state that is no stranger to the importance of agriculture, Indiana, by a research team at Purdue University.

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