Phrases with «transgenic fish»

"Transgenic fish" refers to fish that have been genetically modified by scientists, usually by inserting genes from other species into their DNA. This modification gives them certain desirable traits, such as faster growth or increased resistance to diseases. Full definition

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Sentences with «transgenic fish»

We are working on modeling of transgenic fish, and some ecological models including various species of spiders and their webs. (sciencemag.org)
The creatures were developed by scientists at the National University of Singapore as part of an ongoing attempt to make transgenic fish that light up when exposed to such chemical toxins as PCBs, which are known to cause cancer in humans. (discovermagazine.com)
Conservationists worry, for example, that escaped transgenic fish could threaten wild stocks by increasing competition for food (Science, 13 September 2002). (sciencemag.org)
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Phrases with «transgenic fish»

Sentences with «transgenic fish»

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