Mate Competition Ousts Transgene from Zebrafish Population (IMAGE)

Purdue University

Mate Competition Ousts Transgene from Zebrafish Population

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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.

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Purdue University / Tom Campbell

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