News tagged with genetically modified fish

Risks involved with transgenic fish

Fast growing transgenic fish can revolutionise commercial fish farming and relieve the pressure on overexploited fish stocks. But what happens in the natural environment if transgenic fish escape?

Biology / Ecology

created Aug 31, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0




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Tracking endangered elephants with satellite technology

A hundred years ago wild elephants on the Malay Peninsular could be counted in their thousands — now there are less than 1500. Over the last century around 50 per cent of forest cover in Peninsular Malaysia ...

Biology / Ecology

created May 23, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Dip chip technology tests toxicity on the go

From man-made toxic chemicals such as industrial by-products to poisons that occur naturally, a water or food supply can be easily contaminated. And for every level of toxic material ingested, there is some level of bodily ...

Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry

created May 14, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

How the pufferfish got its beak

The origin of the unusual beak of pufferfishes has been discovered, giving new clues about how such unique structures can evolve, scientists report today.

Biology / Plants & Animals

created May 07, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 8

Visualization of DNA synthesis in vivo

Researchers of the University of Zurich have discovered a new substance for labeling and visualization of DNA synthesis in whole animals. Applications for this technique include identifying the sites of virus ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Dec 13, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Lungfish provides insight to life on land

A study into the muscle development of several different fish has given insights into the genetic leap that set the scene for the evolution of hind legs in terrestrial animals. This innovation gave rise to the tetrapods—four-legged ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Oct 04, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Tropical coral could be used to create novel sunscreens for human use, say scientists

Researchers at King's College London have discovered how coral produces natural sunscreen compounds to protect itself from damaging UV rays, leading scientists to believe these compounds could form the basis ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Aug 31, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

First study into GM Atlantic salmon mating reveals danger of escape to wild gene pool

If genetically modified Atlantic salmon were to escape from captivity they could succeed in breeding and passing their genes into the wild, Canadian researchers have found. Their research, published in Evolutionary Applications, explor ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Jul 13, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Earning its stripes: Zebrafish model of human melanoma reveals new cancer gene

The latest clues suggesting potential new ways to treat melanoma come from an unlikely source: fish.

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Mar 23, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Multiple approaches necessary to tackle world's food problems

Researchers need to use all available resources in an integrated approach to put agriculture on a path to solve the world's food problems while reducing pollution, according to a Penn State biologist. Changes in national ...

Biology / Other

created Feb 18, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 5

Put major government policy options through a science test first, biodiversity experts urge

Scientific advice on the consequences of specific policy options confronting government decision makers is key to managing global biodiversity change.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Feb 17, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0


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