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17-year-old Miami scientist grows tomatoes that taste like burgers

Managing Editor · Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 7:37 PM · 1 min read

17-year-old Miami scientist grows tomatoes that taste like burgers — Miami New Times, Pinecrest Dining news — Image: Miami New Times

A teenage Miami scientist is genetically engineering tomatoes to taste like burgers in hopes of making a worldwide impact.

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