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  "textContent": "Researchers altered a key step in lettuce pigment production, removing its red coloration while subtly reshaping the plant’s internal chemistry. Red-leaf lettuce may look like a simple salad ingredient, but its deep color is the result of a complex chemical process that scientists are now learning to control. This vibrant hue comes from anthocyanins, a [...]",
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