Although the dogs of Chernobyl are genetically distinct to others, they're still very good boys. The aftermath of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster on April 26, 1986, forced the evacuation of around 120,000 people from the surrounding areas, leaving behind their homes and even their beloved pet dogs. Against all odds, some of these canine companions managed to survive and … [Read more...] about Dogs Of Chernobyl Are Now Genetically Different To Others In The World
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By Next Spring, Genetically Modified Purple Tomatoes Will Be On US Menus
Do you want purple ketchup with that? Purple tomatoes genetically modified to be high in antioxidant pigments might be on the dinner tables of gardening Americans by next spring, owing to a recent ruling by US authorities. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently approved a review that would allow Americans to buy seeds and cultivate the "Big Purple … [Read more...] about By Next Spring, Genetically Modified Purple Tomatoes Will Be On US Menus
Glowing Fish That Were Genetically Modified Have Escaped Into Brazilian Wild Creeks
People who were concerned that transgenic living forms might escape containment and prove the end of nature may feel vindicated by the finding of glow-in-the-dark fish in Brazilian wild waterways. However, zebrafish genetically modified for luminescence appear to be less harmful than many other invasive species, and may perhaps be no worse than normal zebrafish. Even the … [Read more...] about Glowing Fish That Were Genetically Modified Have Escaped Into Brazilian Wild Creeks
Dinosaur Legs Grown On Genetically Modified Chicken Embryos In World First
Sixty-six million years ago, the dinosaurs met a cataclysmic end, but some evolved into the birds we know today. In a groundbreaking feat, scientists have taken reverse evolution to a new level by growing "dinosaur legs" in chicken embryos, as detailed in the journal Evolution. Building on previous research that transformed chicken embryos to exhibit dinosaur-like traits, … [Read more...] about Dinosaur Legs Grown On Genetically Modified Chicken Embryos In World First