Could molecular scissors cut out sea lice in the long term?
Summary
New technologies enable scientists to identify the genes that control disease resistance. They also open possibilities for rapid and accurate genetic improvement using this knowledge. But efforts also need to focus on how such technologies can be most effectively implemented considering the biology of the organisms involved and the practical constraints of established aquaculture industries.
Publication details
Journal : The Fish Site thefishsite.com , Monday 12. January 2026
Publication type : Article in business/trade/industry journal
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hdl.handle.net/11250/5357130
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nva.sikt.no/registration/019c0...
