April 2, 2008

Transgenic Animals:Enivormental and Health Concerns

http://www.alive.com/4064a3a2.php?subject_bread_cramb=635

This article expresses the enviromental and health concerns of transgenic animals. It at the same time explains the need for transgenic animals. Transgenic animals can be used for organ transplants, meat production, diary production, diesase resistance and et cetera. However there are worries that that transgenic animals are capable of mating with wild stock. One transgenic animal that is being approved for food is the AquAdvantage salmon. In fact according to this article,escapes from fish farms are common. Also safety regulations covering the enviromental and health concerns over transgennic animals have not yet been finalized.

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