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GloFish: Scientists Create Glow In The Dark Fish!
GloFish is actually a patented and trademark brand of genetically modified fish. Scientists first worked with a green fluorescent gene found in jellyfish and inserted it into a zebrafish. Their goal was to develop a fish that could detect pollution by selectively fluorescing in the presence of environmental toxins, however, these glow in the dark fish have instead become a popular and novelty pet.
Glow in the Dark Fish
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