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Other industrial uses of GloFish

GloFish also have been used for other experimental research. The alterations in the Zebra Fish’s genes, has given the organism the ability to fluorescent as a bio-indicator. Fluorescent proteins have not always been the center of discussion in the science world, however, with the use of biotechnology, these proteins gradually made its way into researcher’s center of attention This gene ability was not only used to detect pollution but also other chemicals. Chemicals that mimic natural estrogens have well-documented effects on the reproductive systems of vertebrates, typically acting as endocrine disruptors. Zebrafish have been explored to be genetically transfigured to glow in the green fluorescent protein From this modification, the green fluorescent proteins will be able to sense the various levels of the estrogenic chemicals This is allows for better observations on examine possible endocrine disruptors. In a recent study, investigators found that some tissues have a strong affect from the introduction of the estrogen compound, but others do not; for example, major organs muscles such as the heart could have a larger affect from the introduction of estrogen then the liver tissues Some organs were effects faster than other organs in the zebra fish; some such as the heart or liver tissues, started to fluorescent within a day, and reached its peak around 4 days. While other more complex organs did not glow till around 2- 3 days. These estrogenic chemicals are examples of times of hazards that can cause pollutions. As this research continues, this modified zebra fish can allow for more chemical detection if researchers continue to trans genetically fixate a gene desired as a bio-indicator.

It has been concluded that using the GloFish could give a good insight to endocrine disrupting chemicals.

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Though the GloFish is still, biologically considered the zebrafish, they do have a reduced fertility. Due to the high pressure treatments during their embryo (egg) stages, they experience lower egg productions and fewer offspring. With the added green fluorescent protein, the fish experience higher energy costs. A lot of it is exerted towards the ability to fluorescent, thus resulting in less energy to be contributed to other bodily needs. This is most likely the reason the GloFish produces less offspring, because in order to produce more eggs, it requires a sufficient amount of energy contribution.