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Just Hiking
Episode 237 1:52:06 - 1:56:04

237: Just Hiking

AquaBounty Genetically Engineered Salmon and Growth Hormones

AquaBounty Technologies is seeking FDA approval for genetically engineered (GE) salmon that grow twice as fast as natural fish. The process involves inserting genes from other fish and administering growth hormones. The hosts criticize the media coverage of the "Frankenfish" and express concern over the long-term health effects of consuming growth hormones.