Since Yorktown Technologies first sold its genetically modified pet — the GloFish — in 2003, the fluorescent fish, an altered variety of zebra fish, has become a popular aquarium item, with ...

The 1 1/2-inch-long tropical zebra fish, native to the tropical Ganges River in India, do not live long outside of heated water in fish tanks in the U.S., government scientists say.

The GloFish for sale in American pet stores, distributed by Yorktown Technologies of Austin, Texas, are descendants of these genetically altered fish, which continue to express red fluorescence ...

BLACKSBURG, Va., Jan. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- GloFish brand has been a longtime supporter of clean-water initiative Well Aware and its mission to ...

In 2003, a flashy little fish swam into the U.S. market, becoming the newest fad — and the newest controversy — among U.S. aquarium enthusiasts. GloFish, as they’re called, are fish that ...

Back in 2003, biotech company Yorktown Technologies developed a genetically modified fluorescent fish that was neon-bright and glowed in the dark under ...

The idea was that the fish would only glow when pollutants are around and so they could serve as an early indicator of pollution. In one sense, then, GloFish are really more like Teflon or Tang—useful ...

BLACKSBURG, Va., Jan. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- To enhance the colorful fishkeeping experience of GloFish® and expand its livestock selection, Spectrum Brands Pet LLC has introduced GloFish ...

GloFish® Brand of Spectrum Brands Pet LLC Partners with Well Aware to improve access to clean water for thousands in Musalaani/Miumbuni settlements in Kenya The new well meets the needs of ...