Re: [GSAS-Member] Genetically altered ornamental fish

[John Ruhland <john@drruhland.com>]

1. no
2. no
3. I feel this is a dangerous use of technology
4. no
5. NO
6. no

Some of these fish will escape from captivity (ie by flushing) and will 
become a vector for allowing genetic material to combine in unnatural 
ways in nature. I think the term gene-jumping represents one way this 
can happen. They have added animal dna to plants already (porcine dna 
in tomatoes to make the skin tougher). There are so many potential 
problems. I see allergies in many sick patients in my practice. What 
will happen to someone when a food they currently can eat causes a 
reaction because of some foreign dna? Some allergic reactions are life 
threatening, and all make life less enjoyable. Some strains of rice, 
worldwide the most important staple crop, are already contaminated 
through genetic engineering.

One study on mice I found briefly searching the internet just now, led 
me to: http://www.organicconsumers.org/gelink.html, where I found 
"Genetically Modified Peas Caused Dangerous Immune Response in Mice." 
This should really give us pause.

John






On Feb 16, 2006, at 1:59 PM, Rick Rose wrote:

GSAS Members,



Here is your chance to be heard.  I've been contacted by a German
Scientist/Author who is doing research for an upcoming article.  The 
subject
is "Genetically altered ornamental fish."  The "GloFish" was introduced 
and
made available in the US a few years ago.  At the time, there were very
strongly held opinions on both sides of the issue - some thought they 
were
REALLY COOL and others wanted such "un-natural science" BANNED.



Remember, we are NOT talking about the very unpopular practice of 
injecting
dye into tetras, etc. with needles.  The fish in question have been
genetically altered to be born with new characteristics using (and don't
quote me on this specific detail) jellyfish dna.



1)       Have you seen these "Glow-in-the-Dark" fish for sale locally - 
if
so, WHERE?

2)       Have you seen them for sale via mail-order - if so, WHERE?

3)       What was your INITIAL opinion on the issue?

4)       Has your opinion changed over time?

5)       Would you buy and keep these fish?

6)       Do you currently have (or have you ever had) these fish in your
tanks?



I would appreciate it if you would structure your answers numbered one
through six with the questions above since I have to tally the results.
THEN, for anyone who wants to provide an additional lengthy response, go
ahead and wax eloquent.  Who knows?  Maybe you'll be quoted in his 
published
work!



Thanks,

Rick

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Dr. John F. Ruhland
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