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Their concept was to introduce the gene that halts the embryogenesis to the Z chromosome, in order to stop the creation of male chicks at the stage when they are only a microscopic cluster of cells.
“We’re making a genetic modification that segregates only to the males and is perfectly validated,” said Cinnamon.

Framed as “gene editing to prevent male cell genesis” to make this happen, there’s going to be plenty of people that refuse to eat these eggs.

Considering all the times science has made mistakes historically up unto now, I say it is their right to not eat them if they so choose. My parents still haven't forgiven "fat makes you fat."

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