FDA removes restrictions on genetically modified salmon

Genetically modified fish are about to become more of a practical reality in the US. The Food and Drug Administration has lifted an import alert on AquaBounty's genetically modified AquAdvantage salmon eggs, allowing the fish to reach the US over th...

ICYMI: Pinchers more powerful than dog jaws

Today on In Case You Missed It: Scientists looking into the strength of the pinchers in Coconut crabs found that they exert a force of 3,300 Newtons, which is more than the average dog's jaw and far stronger than any other crustacean. Meanwhile...

FDA approves world’s first GMO fish: fast-growing Atlantic Salmon

In a landmark decision more than two decades in the making, the US Food and Drug Administration announced its approval of a genetically modified Atlantic Salmon variant on Thursday. The AquAdvantage salmon, which was initially developed back in 198...

Pink Salmon at Risk due to Freshwater and Ocean Acidification


Pink salmon that start out their existence in freshwater with lots of carbon dioxide in it may have stunted growth. In fact, some of them may even die off thanks to the acidification. While ocean...

Heart-Healthy Foods to Keep Your Ticker Ticking


Who doesn’t want to grow old into the ripeness of silver hair and playing with your grandchildren? But nowadays people drop dead from heart attacks due to the unhealthy diet they consume and the...