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New Publication: Identifying the Autosomal sdY Locus in Atlantic Salmon Clone

SciFish Animalia’s founders are the main authors of a new study published in Marine Biotechnology (Springer), building on research conducted during their time at Benchmark Genetics Norway.Sex determination in Atlantic salmon is controlled by a master gene known as sdY, located on the Y chromosome. However, researchers have long observed discrepancies where some males appear […]

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New Publication: Identifying Genetic Markers for CMS Resistance in Atlantic Salmon

Our CTO, Hooman K. Moghadam, is joint first author on a new study published in the Journal of Fish Diseases (Wiley), building on research conducted during his time in the salmon breeding industry. Cardiomyopathy syndrome (CMS), caused by piscine myocarditis virus (PMCV), is a serious condition responsible for significant mortality and economic losses in Atlantic

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New Publication: Identifying a New IPNV Variant That Overcomes Genetic Resistance in Atlantic Salmon

SciFish Animalia’s CEO and CTO, Borghild Hillestad and Hooman K. Moghadam, are the key authors of a new study published in Frontiers in Genetics, building on research conducted during their time in the salmon breeding industry. Infectious pancreatic necrosis (IPN) is one of the most serious viral diseases affecting Atlantic salmon farming. Over the past

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