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Scientists inject fish with alligator DNA to create mutant creatures that live longer
US Sun ^
Posted on 02/02/2023 8:09:25 AM PST by BenLurkin
Millions of fish are harvested across the world each year, but nearly half are killed due to diseases.
However, studies have found that by inserting alligator genes into catfish, their survival chances increase by fivefold.
The gene, dubbed cathelicidin, contains properties that protect reptiles from infections when wounded.
Typically, farmers treat sick fish with antibiotics, but this contributes to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
But now scientists at Auburn University in Alabama are fusing the DNA of the two species.
Scientists used CRISPR to insert the alligator gene that codes for cathelicidin into catfish.
It found the survival rate of the genetically modified fish was resistant to a common infection.
The fish are also sterile and can’t reproduce unless they are injected with reproductive hormones, MIT Technology reported.
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TOPICS: Weird Stuff
KEYWORDS: alligator; cathelicidin; chimera; cryptobiology; dna; fish; helixmakemineadouble; tasteslikechicken
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To: rightwingcrazy
Yeah, they said that about the dinosaurs in Jurassic Park.
There is a literal warning against the creation of chimeras in the Torah.
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posted on
02/02/2023 9:02:49 AM PST
by
Jewbacca
(The residents of Iroquois territory may not determine whether Jews may live in Jerusalem.)
To: Red Badger
Alligator Gar fry up nice too!
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posted on
02/02/2023 9:03:33 AM PST
by
Fai Mao
(Stop feeding the beast, and steal its food!)
To: BenLurkin
Now I am going to need steel leaders for freshwater fishing too.
43
posted on
02/02/2023 9:04:48 AM PST
by
MtnClimber
(For photos of Colorado scenery and wildlife, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)
To: Red Badger
Says I to the catfish,” My, what big teeth you have!”
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posted on
02/02/2023 9:05:21 AM PST
by
going hot
(Happiness is a Momma Deuce)
To: BenLurkin
Can we get a few of these transplanted to the Rio Grande?
45
posted on
02/02/2023 9:06:33 AM PST
by
ByteMercenary
(Slo-Joe and KamalHo are not my leaders.)
To: Robert DeLong
Gar are dinosaur fish. I’ve caught a few in the pond behind my house.
Ever try to skin/scale one? haha
46
posted on
02/02/2023 9:07:57 AM PST
by
ConservativeWarrior
(Fall down seven times, stand up eight. - Japanese proverb)
To: Boogieman
A plot from the movie Jurassic Park….
47
posted on
02/02/2023 9:09:08 AM PST
by
dragonblustar
(WEF = World Economic Fascists. )
To: Boogieman
Jurassic Park figured that one out....LOL
48
posted on
02/02/2023 9:19:27 AM PST
by
mykroar
(what is extraordinarily important is this—who will count the votes, and how. - J0eStalin)
To: BenLurkin
Genetically perfected human females, why isn’t science working on that?
49
posted on
02/02/2023 9:22:05 AM PST
by
ansel12
(NATO warrior under Reagan, and RA under Nixon, bemoaning the pro-Russians from Vietnam to Ukraine.)
To: BenLurkin
Alligators mixed with fish. That should be interesting to see.
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posted on
02/02/2023 9:26:03 AM PST
by
No name given
(Anonymous is who you’ll know me as. )
To: Jewbacca
There is a literal warning against the creation of chimeras in the Torah. Source, please? I don't doubt you, I just want to be able to cite when I quote you...
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posted on
02/02/2023 9:28:36 AM PST
by
null and void
(You can’t have a police state without a state police.)
To: ansel12
Because if they were perfect they wouldn’t be female?
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posted on
02/02/2023 9:29:50 AM PST
by
null and void
(You can’t have a police state without a state police.)
To: BenLurkin
Soon we have mutant billionaires and their spawn living far longer and doing more harm.
Soros’ spawn is one very scary creature.
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posted on
02/02/2023 9:31:55 AM PST
by
OpusatFR
To: BenLurkin
Can Republicans be injected with DNA that will let them grow spines?
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posted on
02/02/2023 9:42:27 AM PST
by
PTBAA
To: griffin
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posted on
02/02/2023 9:44:57 AM PST
by
Bob434
To: George from New England
This is standard GMO technology and has nothing to do with mRNA. Learn some science.
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posted on
02/02/2023 9:46:43 AM PST
by
Valpal1
(Not even the police are safe from the police!!!)
To: ConservativeWarrior
Ever try to skin/scale one? haha No, I readily admit I am not a big fish fan. So, in turn I don't fish. 🙂
To: OpusatFR
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posted on
02/02/2023 9:57:02 AM PST
by
null and void
(You can’t have a police state without a state police.)
To: Dave Wright
The “Jurassic Park’ franchise scenario has been repeatedly declared impossible by so many scientist and yet they seem to be doing their best to prove themselves WRONG!
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posted on
02/02/2023 9:57:05 AM PST
by
Kartographer
(“We Mutually Pledge To Each Other Our Lives, Our Fortunes And Our Sacred Honor”)
To: null and void
We could focus on their bodies first and see how that went before we took it further.
Well, perhaps we could splice a few dog genes to make women nicer.
Like I always said, God made dogs to make up for women.
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posted on
02/02/2023 10:04:22 AM PST
by
ansel12
(NATO warrior under Reagan, and RA under Nixon, bemoaning the pro-Russians from Vietnam to Ukraine.)
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