AquaBounty is a pioneering biotechnology company utilizing modern molecular biology to improve aquaculture productivity in a safe and environmentally sustainable manner.
To play a significant part in 'The Blue Revolution' by bringing together biological sciences and molecular technology to enable an aquaculture industry capable of large-scale, efficient, and environmentally sustainable production of high quality seafood. Increased growth rates, enhanced resistance to disease, better feed-conversion rates, manageable breeding cycles, and more efficient use of aquatic production systems are all important components of a sustainable aquaculture industry.
ScienceHeroes.com is an outgrowth of the book Scientists Greater Than Einstein: The Biggest Lifesavers of the Twentieth Century. The book began with one of its authors, Billy Woodward, asking a simple question: Who has saved the most lives in history? …
We all have a right to know where our food comes from. But can excessive food labeling lead to unnecessary consumer confusion? Heck, scientist Jimmy Kimmel (don’t worry, we’re joking) found that many people don’t even know what the acronym …
The philanthropist family’s visit to the capital of the European Union coincided with the release of their Annual Letter, in which they make the “big bet” that the lives of people in poor countries will improve faster in the next …
On a farm outside Sioux Falls, South Dakota, a herd of cloned, genetically engineered cattle are busy incubating antibodies against the Ebola virus. NBC News reported how researchers hope the cattle – which certainly don’t look like anything special – …
By Michelle McNickle When comparing aquaculture to land-based farming, it’s clear which the more environmentally responsible choice is. However, scrutiny remains over aquaculture, and it begs the question “Why?” In the whitepaper, “Aquaculture’s Prominent Role in Feeding a Global Population,” …
By James Wright, Senior Editor, SeafoodSource.com Over the past decade and a half of covering the seafood industry I’ve seen my fair share of horribly written “advice” articles about fish. Some are just sadly misinformed. Some trot out old data …
By Sean Murphy, SeafoodSource.com online editor In just three short decades, aquaculture has blossomed into a multibillion-dollar industry. It’s impossible for such growth to occur without drawing fire from critics. There are all manner of reasons for the criticisms — sometimes …
The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) conducted a two-day workshop on how to communicate about genetically modified organisms (GMO) to the public. The workshop was held on January 15-16, 2015 in Washington, DC. The workshop was attended by life science …
His administration’s lawlessness extends to genetic engineering. By Henry I. Miller President Obama has a long and well-known history of overriding laws by executive fiat. Stanford Law School professor Michael McConnell wrote in a July 2013 Wall Street Journal op-ed …
By Richard Felts Activists pushing for mandated labeling of genetically modified (GM) foods are really pushing a disingenuous political agenda that will be both confusing and costly for consumers. For years, these activists have tried to insinuate there might be …
A study published in Nature Biotechnology showed consumers are willing to pay a 20% to 70% premium on prices of biotech crops that provide health benefits. The potential market share of biotech crops with nutritional benefits is particularly high in …
Linda Davis, correspondent with the Pensacola News Journal, wrote a thoughtful article on the challenges facing Florida’s citrus industry and how biotechnology might provide the solution: Growing up in Florida, I got plenty of orange juice. It isn’t surprising since …
Officials in Sioux Falls have announced a $3 million investment to bolster the city’s growing biotech industry, reports the Sioux City Journal. The commitment involves a first-of-its-kind partnership between the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, The Sioux Falls Development Foundation …
Okanagan Specialty Fruits Founder and President Neal Carter wrote an article for Fresh Fruit Portal on the need for enhanced consumer acceptance of biotech foods: Since commercial introduction, agricultural biotechnology has become the fastest adopted crop technology in history and …
Midwest Producer reported on a new study, Agricultural Biotechnology: Emerging Technologies and Global Markets by BCC Research, which predicts that the global market for ag biotechnology will grow to $46.8 billion by 2019, with a five-year compound annual growth rate …
Genetically modified organisms and other modern technology are a must for feeding a growing world population. More land must be put into agricultural production to meet global food security challenges. Agriculture must transcend from a defensive position and talk about …
It matures twice as quickly and doesn’t require an ocean History’s first genetically engineered fish destined for the dinner plate still swims in that amorphous space between approval and denial. Despite grumblings earlier this year that U.S. authorities were about …
While the debate continues among consumers and scientists as to the safety of foods made with genetically modified (GM) crops, there is another controversy on the horizon: GM animals. “Genetic engineering is a cutting-edge technology that holds substantial promise for …
Nature Biotechnology recently published an editorial piece that looks at how the mandatory labeling of GM foods in the United States will not only make all food more costly but also create unnecessary confusion for customers. The piece identifies cost …
David Zilberman, PhD, Agricultural and Resource Economics Department, University of California Click here to download a PDF version of this story. A PATH FORWARD: Genetically Modified (GM) foods and crops are a key tool in helping to address the challenge …
