Monday 28 June 2010

Salmon-eely

Genetically modified salmon have become the first victim to be put on the list for human consumption. The fish take three years to mature fully. But by implanting the genes from an eel called pout geneticists have reduced that time to eighteen months.The US Food and Drug administration are considering if it is fit for human consumption and could be in the shops next year.

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