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.
Claims and research that extol both the benefits and risks of GE crops have created a confusing landscape for the public and policy makers. The National Research Council has convened a committee of experts to conduct an independent, objective examination …
We live in an age when all manner of scientific knowledge—from climate change to vaccinations—faces furious opposition. Some even have doubts about the moon landing. By Joel Achenbach, National Geographic There’s a scene in Stanley Kubrick’s comic masterpiece Dr. Strangelove in …
By Helen Briggs, Environment correspondent Europe’s approval system for genetically modified (GM) crops is “fundamentally flawed”, say MPs. The process assumes GM plants pose greater risks than conventional plants, which is not backed by scientific evidence, the parliamentary Science and Technology …
EU regulations that prevent genetically modified crops from being grown in the UK—even after they have passed rigorous safety testing procedures—are not fit for purpose and should be replaced with a trait-based system for regulating new crop breeding technologies, the …
By Paul RinconScience editor, BBC News website The use of genetically engineered animals could revolutionise whole areas of public health and agriculture, according to advocates. But is the world ready for modified mosquitoes and GM salmon? Back in the 1950s, …
Rebecca Randall | February 25, 2015 | Genetic Literacy Project As wild populations of forage fish dwindle, new genetically modified false flax intended for salmon feed could relieve that pressure, while also boosting omega-3 in farmed salmon, according to an …
Peter Hadfield | February 23, 2015 | Potholer54 Peter Hadfield, a former Radio 4 and CBC science reporter-turned YouTube rationalist, jumps into the GMO debate in this science-based analysis of advocacy groups’ claims against genetically modified foods. Hadfield, who is a geologist by training, posted on his popular …
The June 2013 United Nations report projects a population of 9.6 billion by 2050. That projection, coupled with well-documented concerns about limited resources, hunger, climate change and obesity, has people talking. While there’s no shortage of commentary, there appears to …
AquaBounty Canada is a research and development company located in Fortune, PEI that has been in operation since 1996. There is a fish-rearing hatchery on-site. “We are currently going through the regulatory approval process for the commercialization of AquAdvantage® Salmon, which are genetically modified,” says Dawn …
By James Wright, Senior Editor; Published on 20 February, 2015 U.S. federal government health and food agencies are beginning the process of updating dietary guidelines for consumers and a key advisory committee is urging greater seafood consumption. The Department of …
At the beginning of December 2014, the Genetic Literacy Project launched a 6-part series to better educate the public about the misinformation around GMOs. Its GMO: Beyond the Science series provides briefs that present another dimension to the GMO debate. The goal of the series …
Agriculture needs science and technology such as crops genetically modified to improve yields and nutrition, author and environmental speaker Patrick Moore told a group of producers Tuesday at the 2015 Northern Soybean Expo in Fargo. “The more food we grow …
Dennis Gonsalves is a former Liberty Hyde Bailey Professor of Plant Pathology at Cornell University. He speaks about the story of Rainbow Papaya as an example of how public sector biotechnology research can be beneficial to farmers and consumers. Watch …
Ever wonder how scientists deal with uncertainty as they search for answers? GMO Answers posted a great excerpt from a recent SenseAboutScience publication which explores why uncertainty is a natural occurrence in the field of science and how scientists deal …
By Mike Urch, SeafoodSource contributing editor Oil from genetically modified (GM) camelina, a member of the mustard family of plants, known as false flax, can be used instead of fish oil for feeding Atlantic salmon. Trials carried out by scientists …
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection announced its decision to deregulate two varieties of Okanagan Specialty Fruits Inc. (OSF)’s specialty non-browning apples. APHIS is taking this action based on a final plant pest risk assessment …
Aneela Mirchandani | February 10, 2015 | Genetic Literacy Project Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel Frankenstein tells the story of a student named Viktor Frankenstein who performs a scandalous experiment – so scandalous that he keeps the knowledge of it from his …
Why are GMO opponents so worried about scientists who talk about biotechnology? Are they worried that the public will actually learn that GMOs aren’t scary and that they actually help make agriculture more sustainable and help keep food costs low? …
February 2, 2015 | Genetic Literacy Project Ever wonder how your food would be without any human intervention over the course of agriculture history? For thousands of years, farmers have manipulated their crops to get the best yields and have …
By Helen Briggs, Environment correspondent The technology behind GM crops is safe, according to scientific consensus, says the outgoing science adviser to the European Commission. In her first full broadcast interview since leaving Brussels, Prof Anne Glover defended her stance on …
