More genetically modified organisms on the way says scientists | Gainesville.com

More genetically modified organisms on the way says scientists | Gainesville.com: "Scientists working with genetically modified foods would much prefer we call them 'the future.'

Those who oppose the practice of manipulating genes to make the foods we eat bigger, tastier or have a longer shelf life counter that the fruits and vegetables on the family table should come from the farm, not from some biotech researcher's laboratory.

Genetically engineered foods have been in the news in recent days, thanks to the Atlantic salmon.

To build a better salmon, scientists spliced into the DNA of Atlantic salmon a growth hormone gene from Chinook salmon and a piece of DNA from another food fish, the ocean pout, which acts as a switch to 'turn on' the Chinook salmon gene. The result is that the Atlantic salmon grows faster and reaches harvest size in half the time while consuming less feed. The biotech company that developed the super salmon is awaiting a green light from the FDA to market the fish."