> Hmm...
>
> "The [National Research Council] report recommends
> that soldiers' food could contain edible compounds,
> called biomarkers, that would be used to identify U.S.
> soldiers in combat or in peacekeeping actions. The
> report states: "The presence of particular biological
> organisms or attributes could be used to help
> identify, trace or track individuals."
>
> Purdue University
> 21-Jun-01
>
> http://www.newswise.com/articles/2001/6/ARMYFOOD.PUR.html
>
> Military Foods Could Enhance Soldiers' Performance by
> 2025
> Library: SCI
> Keywords: ARMY BIOTECHNOLOGY FOOD AGRICULTURE MILITARY
> GENETICS HEALTH
> Description: U.S. soldiers of 2025 will be eating
> foods that are a combination of hometown comfort and
> space-age wizardry. A report lays out a vision of
> foods and agricultural activities that will keep
> warriors fed, disease-free and even safe from friendly
> fire.
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Now if they could just invent a food that led them to throw down their
guns, embrace their "enemy" and renounce militarism...
Ian