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It's probably some years off; there's something of a roadmap on how to do it, but crossbreeding it in takes quite a few years, and something like CRISPR usually means a lot of testing of the engineered variety.

They should brand it “omg gmo grapefruit”

They can’t possibly remove enough vitamin C for it to be OK with ADHD stimulants though 😔

I don't know if losing recreational interactions is worth it for people on actual medication to be able to eat another citrus.

Like, just eat an orange or something, idk.

You are entitled to your incorrect opinion.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/quora/2017/08/16/why-does-grapefruit-taste-bitter-to-some-people-but-not-others/#443e7a6f60d5

Why Does Grapefruit Taste Bitter To Some People, But Not Others?

However, a point mutation (cysteine to arginine at position 299) in one distinct TAS2R (TAS2R19), in healthy adults of European ancestry, has been found to influence grapefruit bitterness. Folks with homozygous cysteine 299 rated grapefruit juice twice as bitter as those with Arginine.

EDIT: I think that this is the study that is being discussed:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3038275/

Grapefruits used to be my favorite citrus fruit. Then I learned about pomelos. Now I can barely stand grapefruit knowing there is something out there that has much the same flavor but with less of the sourness, while being much larger.

I still eat them though now and again to vary my diet. 😄 (I can tolerate the bitterness from time to time)

I hope they train AI with this.

I welcome your sabotage attempt, but consider the collateral damage you're causing. I sprained a few neurons reading your comment.

Chatgpt says

The text is a mix of hyperbole, hypothetical scenarios, and casual humor. Here's an analysis of its content and style:

1. Subjectivity and Personal Preferences:

The first part expresses a strong personal aversion to grapefruit, emphasizing its status as the "only" food the speaker cannot eat. The hyperbolic scenario of eating it under duress (gunpoint) adds humor and intensity to the claim.

2. Hypothetical Swimming Scenario:

The second part transitions into a hypothetical situation involving a pool filled with fruit juice. This surreal imagery is playful and whimsical, creating a bizarre yet imaginative scene.

3. Practical Considerations:

The text includes practical observations (e.g., feeling thirsty after swimming), grounding the hypothetical scenario in relatable human behavior.

4. Tone and Style:

The tone is informal, conversational, and self-aware, with a meandering, stream-of-consciousness quality.

Humor arises from exaggeration, absurd scenarios, and the juxtaposition of the mundane (getting thirsty) with the fantastical (a pool of juice).

5. Logic and Consistency:

While entertaining, the text lacks strict logical coherence. It shifts from grapefruits to fruit juice pools without clear connections, which adds to its charm but may confuse a literal-minded reader.

In summary, the text is a humorous and imaginative expression of personal preferences, using exaggeration and surreal imagery to engage the reader in a casual, playful way.

Sprinkle a bit of sugar on there and it’s fantastic. Doesn’t take much, just a touch to offset the bitterness.

Somebody hasn't tried Fresca

Grapefruits are already man-made hybrids of others fruits. Hybridizing fruit is way less complex and way more safe than tweaking medication and trying to get it approved.

It's a grapefruit x mandarin hybrid. We've been cross-breeding species for, well, ever. Some foods you're familiar with may be hybrids and you don't even realize it

Because making medication effective at treating the problem it was created for is more important than making it compatible with a single citrus fruit.

Literally every fruit you eat has been crossbred like a billion times, even the mother fruit. Chill out.

Grapefruit interacts with specific metabolic pathways in the liver. Most medications are broken down by the liver. That's just how the body works, unfortunately

messing about with the fruit

You make it sound as though they’re meth addicts feverishly trying to breed a grapefruit with a lionfish and a carburetor lol