WTF is this business
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It's not necessary to sequence the entire genome, they can look for regions with genetic markers such as SNPs or microsatellites and such and work from there - as that'd indicate the region of homology. Alternatively, they could have just attached the fluorescence gene to an ubiquitous promoter and place the fusion within a transposable element, and throw it into the eggs hoping for the best.
) It's relatively simple to do actually, and all they have to do is assay the fries when they hatch or something of the sorts.And yes, we do butcher a large number of animals for our consumption.
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General Zebra Fish Background Data
United States Geological Survey Zebra Fish Fact Sheet
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“Zebra Fish as Pollution Indicators,” National University of Singapore
Fluorescent Fish in Biomedical Research
Article: "Zebrafish Genetics," Mayo Clinic's Discovery's Edge
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"GLOFISH® FLUORESCENT FISH SCIENCE
GloFish® fluorescent fish are beautiful and unique fish that were originally bred to help detect environmental pollutants. It was only recently that scientists realized the public's interest in sharing the benefits of this research. They are safe for the environment and make wonderful pets for new hobbyists and experienced enthusiasts alike. To help address some common curiosities about GloFish® fluorescent fish, please visit our GloFish® FAQ page. For more in depth scientific information, please click the links below to find information on the following topics:
Fluorescent Fish Data & Research
[links on page]
Discovery Genomics Research Regarding Fluorescent Zebra Fish Temperature Sensitivity (pdf)
Abstract: National University of Singapore Fluorescent Zebra Fish Viability Study
Abstract: Behavioral Study Comparing Non-Fluorescent and Fluorescent Zebra Fish
Federal & State Agency Reviews
United States Food & Drug Administration Statement Regarding GloFish® Fluorescent Fish
State of Florida Division of Aquaculture Analysis of Fluorescent Zebra Fish (pdf)
State of California Department of Fish & Game Analysis of Fluorescent Zebra Fish (pdf)
Reviews by Independent Experts
Environmental Risk Analysis by Dr. Zhiyuan Gong (pdf)
Environmental Risk Analysis by Dr. Perry Hackett (pdf)
Environmental Risk Analysis by Dr. Eric Hallerman (pdf)
Environmental Risk Analysis by Dr. William Muir (pdf)
Fluorescent Protein Toxicity Analysis by Dr. Andrew Cubitt (pdf)
General Zebra Fish Background Data
United States Geological Survey Zebra Fish Fact Sheet
FishBase Zebra Fish Species Information
History of Zebra Danio Distribution within the United States (pdf)
Additional Information
“Zebra Fish as Pollution Indicators,” National University of Singapore
Fluorescent Fish in Biomedical Research
Article: "Zebrafish Genetics," Mayo Clinic's Discovery's Edge
Website: Fish For Science - Zebra Fish as a Model Organism
Fluorescent Zebra Fish in Emory University Cancer Research Study
Article: "Following the Glow: NC State Researchers Use Fluorescent Fish to Study Gene Function," North Carolina State University
For science related FAQs, please visit the GloFish® Science section of our GloFish® FAQ page.
I feel like fish arent considered animals, so many people use them for negative experimentation
Lulwut? Have you seen what they do to other animals? Monkeys, pigs, ect....
I feel like fish arent considered animals, so many people use them for negative experimentation
Lol wut, it's precisely because they're considered animals that they're experimented upon. XD Experiments on animals are so that it can be applied to humans (mostly). It may be cruel, but that's where most of the advances in science (especially medicine) are made. Without these experiments, many treatments and stuff like that could never have been made possible.
I'm sure I won't change your mind with just that, but if your parents or grandparents are whomever close develops some sort of disease and gets treated with a drug, well, realize how that drug came to be.
