Posts Tagged ‘genome editing’
Aquaculture is entering a new era: The rise of genetic innovation for enhanced productivity and sustainability
As the fastest-growing food production sector globally, aquaculture now supplies over half of the fish consumed worldwide—a feat made possible, in part, by remarkable advancements in genotyping, genomics, and advanced breeding. These innovations are at the core of breeding programs that balance environmental stewardship with economic growth. Breeding strategies in aquaculture have evolved significantly, utilizing…
Read MoreWhy aquaculture is fertile ground for sterile stocks
Sterility in aquaculture is more than just a breeding technique — it’s a powerful tool for advancing sustainability, animal welfare, and industry efficiency. Debbie Plouffe and Xavier Lauth recently shared with Rob Fletcher Senior editor at The Fish Site why genome editing stands out as the most efficient and effective solution for inducing sterility in…
Read MoreCAT Unveils Shrimp Genetics Innovation Center
Shrimp Genetics Innovation Center solidifies CAT leadership in delivering impactful genetic solutions to the shrimp industry.
Read MoreCAT Invests in The Future of Genetics and Genome Editing
CAT opens a state-of-the-art research facility committed to advancing genome editing technologies for commercial aquaculture applications in finfish.
Read MoreOvercoming the ‘sterility paradox’
By using gene editing advancements, researchers at the Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT), figured out how to keep farmed fish from wasting energy on reproduction while still producing offspring.
Read MoreWith tools like CRISPR, can genome editing deliver resilience for aquaculture?
This article explores global research into the use of the CRISPR tool for genome editing and genetic improvement in aquaculture.
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