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Dawn of the Frankenfish
Food science: Fast-growing genetically modified trout and salmon could soon be the first transgenic animals on the table
Jun 10th 2010
Wednesday February 8th 2012
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I think the problem is that even 1% of escaping GM salmon is more than all wild salmon.
And that you have to squeeze them isn't concerning? What pray tell must you squeeze... on second thought... never mind!
"Moreover, this muscle is low in fat, like that of its bovine counterparts"
Oh come on, the best parts of fish are fatty. Tuna belly, anyone?
If I get fed one more muscle-bound anorexic salmon I'll be sick.