Abstract Novel genome editing techniques allow for efficient and targeted improvement of aquaculture stock might be a solution to solve challenges related disease environmental impacts. This review has retrieved the latest research on aquacultured finfish species, exploring technological progress scope. Genome most often been used Nile tilapia ( Oreochromis niloticus Linnaeus), followed by Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar Linnaeus). More than half studies have focused developing solutions...

The knowledge of scientific dishonesty is scarce and heterogeneous. Therefore this study investigates the experiences with attitudes towards various forms among PhD-students at medical faculties all Norwegian universities.Anonymous questionnaire distributed to post graduate students attending introductory PhD-courses in Norway 2010/2011. Descriptive statistics.189 262 questionnaires were returned (72.1%). 65% respondents had not, during last year, heard or read about researchers who...

Abstract This article presents and evaluates arguments supporting that an approval procedure for genome-edited organisms food or feed should include a broad assessment of societal, ethical environmental concerns; so-called non-safety assessment. The core analysis is the requirement Norwegian Gene Technology Act sustainability, societal impacts genetically modified organism be assessed prior to regulatory novel products. gives overview how this has been implemented in practice, demonstrating...

Socio-economic considerations are included in the regulatory frameworks on genetically modified organisms (GMOs) of many countries. This is a reflection an increasing interest and recognition necessity to consider broader range issues when conducting GMO risk assessment. At same time, there discussions about how socio-economic can be identified their assessment carried out. To provide understanding advances achieved so far, we describe state art existing biosafety institutional frameworks,...

This article criticizes recent suggestions that the current ELSI research field should accommodate a new direction towards 'post-ELSI' agenda. Post-ELSI seeks to avoid modernist division of responsibility for technical and social issues said characterize research. Collaboration integration are consequently key terms post-ELSI strategies distinguish it from strategies. We argue this call relies on an inadequate generalized analysis as modern will affect construal concerned shift exclude...

Abstract New genomic techniques (NGTs) are powerful technologies with the potential to change how we relate our food, food producers, and natural environment. Their use may affect practices values societies built on. Like many countries, EU is currently revisiting its GMO legislation accommodate emergence of NGTs. We argue that assessing such according whether they ‘safe enough’ will not create public trust necessary for societal acceptance. To avoid past mistakes under- or miscommunication...

Nanoparticles have multifaceted advantages in drug administration as vaccine delivery and hence hold promises for improving protection of farmed fish against diseases caused by pathogens. However, there are concerns that the benefits associated with distribution nanoparticles may also be accompanied risks to environment health. The complexity natural social systems involved implies information acquired quantified risk assessments inadequate evidence-based decisions. One controversial...

There is currently limited knowledge about the effects of introducing genetically modified (GM) crops into smallholder farming or how biosafety requirements are interpreted and adopted by smallholders. A case study was conducted on introduction GM (Bt) maize to South African The results reveal low general awareness agricultural technology among smallholders an incompatibility between practices requirements. implications understanding measures compliance. Therefore, essential prerequisites...

Abstract The long-term persistence and activity of a naked plasmid DNA (pGL3-35S) containing luc gene (reporter gene) controlled by plant 35S CaMV promoter was studied in Atlantic salmon ( Salmo salar L.) after injection. (mean weight 70 grams) were injected intramuscularly with 100 μg DNA. Blood, different tissues organs sampled at time points up to day 535 Southern blot analysis suggested the presence extra-chromosomally open circular, linear supercoiled topoforms pGL3-35S 150 At 536...

The aquaculture industry is under pressure to satisfy global demand for marine foods. Atlantic salmon has been bred more than 40 years, and substantial progress made within the culturing breeding programs. improved growth rate of accompanied by an earlier onset maturation. Among factors controlling maturation in are photoperiod, temperature, body composition. Early sexual detrimental fish health quality when viewed from aquacultural viewpoint. There several approaches alleviating this...