A species of bright neon green pet fish that were created by scientists could threaten native fish species off of Florida's coasts, according to scientists. The Electric Green Tetra, part of a line of ...

Back in 2003, biotech company Yorktown Technologies developed a genetically modified fluorescent fish that was neon-bright and glowed in the dark under black light. Since that time, the company has ...

Since Yorktown Technologies first sold its genetically modified pet — the GloFish — in 2003, the fluorescent fish, an altered variety of zebra fish, has become a popular aquarium item, with millions ...

BLACKSBURG, Va., March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading pet product supplier Spectrum Brands, Inc., is thrilled to announce the latest addition to its growing family of GloFish ® fluorescent fish: ...

Segrest Farms vice president Jack Bramlett got curious when he heard about the zebrafish that glow deep pink and bright red. Then Bramlett saw the tiny fish, which are genetically altered using the ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Purdue University research found that wild-type zebrafish consistently beat out genetically modified Glofish in competition for female mates, an advantage that led to the ...

Though female zebrafish strongly preferred neon Glofish males, the males were chased off by wild-type rivals, leading to the transgene fading from the population over time. Disclaimer: AAAS and ...