Coming Soon: Frankencritters!

June, 2004

Holy Mary Shelley! it's not just experimental anymore. These four genetically remixed animal combos may soon be on your couch or dinner plateGlofishHypothesis: Americans will purchase these glow-in-the-dark fish because bright, shiny objects fascinate them. How they did it: Sea anemone cells were added to a normal zebra fish embryo, producing fluorescent red-and-green fish. The results: Success! In January the FDA allowed pet stores in most states to sell GloFish, which are flying from tanks at...