There may be concerns with genetically modified organisms (GMO), but the effectiveness of gene editing in developing more productive plants and animals for the agriculture industry can not be argued. With the rise of cheap and simple gene editing technologies, more and more breeds of animals and plants are being bred and raised with edited genetic code.
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A Fish Out Of (Fresh)water: GMO Salmon Making Ground In Indiana
The first genetically-modified animal for human consumption could be arriving in grocery stores across the United States as early as next year. Read more
Making Healthy, Cheap Animal Feeds
Copra meal is often considered a waste. But to Dr. Laura Pham, a chemist and food scientist, copra meal is a gem when it is processed and enriched with protein and mixed in animal feeds, making the livestock and fish healthy for human consumers.