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.
Scientists broadly agree that genetically modified foods are safe to eat. Much of the public does not. That’s one takeaway from this new Pew poll, which surveyed both the public and scientists with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) …
Oil derived from camelina plants that have been modified to produce 20%EPA in their seeds has been deemed entirely suitable for feeding Atlantic salmon. Consumption of omega-3 fish oils, specifically long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (omega-3 LC-PUFA), through the consumption of …
Pre-production work and fundraising has started for a million dollar film project aimed at informing people about the use of biotechnology in food and farming. “Know GMO: An Uplifting Discussion About Food” will explore the impact of genetic modification, asking …
North Americans can and do choose to spend 30% or more on organic or market-differentiated food because we can. We’re an incredibly wealthy society, by and large, and are only required to spend about 8% of our income on food. …
New research, led by scientists at Dartmouth College and University of Oslo, has shown that microbes living in the ‘deep biosphere’ – the sediment found far beneath the ocean floor – have been swapping genes for aeons. The work, published …
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 …
Peter J Davies | January 12, 2015 | Genetic Literacy Project Initially this question seems rather vague, but actually it is an excellent question from a person who is clearly thinking very carefully. There is no straight answer, and so …
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 …
