article_snippet: The sobbing that cooks have endured while chopping onions in the kitchen could soon be a thing of the past.
article_snippet: Scientists say Scientists have managed produce a tear-free version of the vegetable thanks to cutting-edge technology.
article_snippet: Japanese scientists disabled the production of the powerful substance that an onion releases as the knife slices into an onion, cutting down on the pungent fumes that bring tears to the eyes.
article_snippet: No more tears: Scientists say Scientists have managed to disable the production of a powerful substance an onion releases as the knife slices into the knife, cutting down on the pungent fumes that bring tears to the eyes the eyes .
article_snippet: In a press release, scientists said that the typical burning sensation of a raw onion was reduced too.
article_snippet: This results in a milder flavour and fewer tears.