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GM salmon can breed with wild fish and pass on

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GM salmon can breed with wild fish and pass on genes


Environmental | 208259 hits | May 29 12:22 pm | Posted by: Hyack
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The potential risks of genetically modified fish escaping into the wild are highlighted in a new study. Scientists from Canada have found that transgenic Atlantic salmon can cross-breed with a closely related species - the brown trout.

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  1. by avatar DrCaleb
    Wed May 29, 2013 10:32 pm
    What could possibly go wrong?

  2. by avatar BartSimpson  Gold Member
    Wed May 29, 2013 11:18 pm
    "DrCaleb" said
    What could possibly go wrong?


    Nothing. Nothing at all.


  3. by avatar saturn_656
    Wed May 29, 2013 11:28 pm
    Of course they can breed (unless sterilized) and pass on genes. Who thought otherwise?

  4. by avatar commanderkai
    Wed May 29, 2013 11:33 pm
    Honestly, that doesn't seem too horrible, considering it'll keep genetic diversity up, no?

  5. by avatar saturn_656
    Wed May 29, 2013 11:37 pm
    "commanderkai" said
    Honestly, that doesn't seem too horrible, considering it'll keep genetic diversity up, no?


    There is probably some concern that some sort of frankenfish is going to be brought into existence and wreak all kinds of havoc with the ecosystem.

  6. by avatar DrCaleb
    Thu May 30, 2013 2:04 am
    "saturn_656" said
    Honestly, that doesn't seem too horrible, considering it'll keep genetic diversity up, no?


    There is probably some concern that some sort of frankenfish is going to be brought into existence and wreak all kinds of havoc with the ecosystem.

    When something gets into the environment that nature didn't create, there are consequences. Like Asian Carp, or Zebra Mussels. Who knows what new adaptation these hybrid GM fish will inherit?

  7. by avatar raydan
    Thu May 30, 2013 2:10 am
    "DrCaleb" said
    Honestly, that doesn't seem too horrible, considering it'll keep genetic diversity up, no?


    There is probably some concern that some sort of frankenfish is going to be brought into existence and wreak all kinds of havoc with the ecosystem.

    When something gets into the environment that nature didn't create, there are consequences. Like Asian Carp, or Zebra Mussels. Who knows what new adaptation these hybrid GM fish will inherit?
    Gas/electric fish, what will GM think of next? 8O

  8. by avatar fifeboy
    Thu May 30, 2013 2:16 am
    Meanwhile, in other News, AquaBounty sues Mother Nature for patent infringement.

  9. by avatar Hyack
    Thu May 30, 2013 2:21 am
    "raydan" said

    Gas/electric fish, what will GM think of next? 8O



    Everybody knows Grand Marnier goes good with just about everything..... 8)

  10. by avatar commanderkai
    Thu May 30, 2013 2:22 am
    "saturn_656" said
    Honestly, that doesn't seem too horrible, considering it'll keep genetic diversity up, no?


    There is probably some concern that some sort of frankenfish is going to be brought into existence and wreak all kinds of havoc with the ecosystem.

    If they were breeding with totally different species of fish, I'd agree with you, but, it's GM salmon mating with salmon, and the brown trout (which was already happening in nature). The only consequence is that GM salmon would grow larger, faster.

    Eh, I guess I'm not too concerned since I'm hoping genetic modification can be implemented for humans within my lifetime to prevent future generations from getting psoriasis.

  11. by avatar raydan
    Thu May 30, 2013 2:28 am
    "Hyack" said

    Gas/electric fish, what will GM think of next? 8O



    Everybody knows Grand Marnier goes good with just about everything..... 8)
    I prefer this...




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