Articles for tag: Fluorescent Lighting, Genetic Modification, Open Space

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Aquarist’s Guide to Glofish Care

The Glofish is a trademarked, genetically modified, highly controversial strain of zebra danio. Although environmentalists and animal rights activists have criticized the genetic modification of pets, Glofish now dominate the industry as the world’s first and most popular GMO fish. If you are interested in keeping these beautifully fluorescent “frankenfish” in your own home, know ...

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Fluorescent Fish,Transgenic Goats, Glow in the Dark Mice, and Pink Ponies

When my youngest daughter was little everything was about pink. Everything she wore had to be pink and even her pink sunglasses had pink lenses. Stary Night”, her imaginary pink poodle had an imaginary litter in front of our gas fireplace. Her Aunt even nicknamed her “Pink” (no relation the famed singer-songwriter). One day as ...

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Top 5 Dairy Free Yogurt Brands

Dairy free yogurt brands have evolved over the years. Recent research has linked dairy to weight gain, migraines, prostate cancer, breast cancer, diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease. For many, dairy could be totally benign, but for others it might not! Dairy allergies are commonly heard these days. Many people hold the misconception of dairy allergy ...

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Ethan Hawke’s Top 5 Movies

Ethan Hawke is perhaps the most under celebrated actor of our time. While the tabloids (and untold numbers of teenage girls) fawn over characters like Brad Pitt and Jude Law, Ethan Hawke maintains relative anonymity in the metropolis of New York City. Although he’s been nominated twice for academy awards, he has yet to win. ...

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The Use of GMO’s (Genetically Modified Organisms) in Agriculture

Science — the old saying goes — is limited only by one’s ability to ask questions and search for answers. At the University of Florence – a group of researchers spliced a rat gene with that of a tobacco plant and created something….bigger,leafier and faster-growing and with a higher nicotine content, that is sure to ...

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Four Delicious Wheat Flour Alternatives

Although wheat has enjoyed a long-term reputation as a health food, the number of people who report an adverse reaction to eating wheat is on the rise. Several factors may contribute to a growing intolerance of wheat including overuse and genetic modification. The Overuse of Wheat Because wheat is such a versatile grain, it is ...