Genetically Engineered Pets - Fluorescent GloFish

Researchers in Singapore have been experimenting with injecting fluorescence genes from jellyfish into average Zebra fish eggs and have produced fluorescent GloFish.

The experiment will enable researchers to study pollutants in fish and the water they live in to a much greater detail without harm to the fish or the ecosystem. Recently however, this newly-created “species” has found it’s way to the American home market and websites such as GloFish give instructions on how to care for and maintain your fish as well as buying resources for those interested in owning these genetically engineered fad fish.

Check out the fluorescent glowing cats as well:

Glowing Cats - Genetic Clones With Skin that Glows (VIDEO)

Scientists have genetically cloned kitties to make them glow in the dark. In short, the researchers have developed a methodology for harnessing florescent protein in the skin. And they glow Red under ultraviolet light! Cool Kitty. The experiment has a good cause: to deal with genetic diseases in ani… [More]

Stem Cell Research: Will fluorescent green pigs produce better quality bacon?

By injecting fluorescent green protein into embryonic pigs, a research team at the island’s leading National Taiwan University managed to breed three male transgenic pigs, said professor Wu Shinn-Chih of the university’s Institute and Department of Animal Science and Technology. “There are partiall… [More]