Israeli researcher uses 'gene-silencing' to produce mono-sex male shrimp

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Ascientist at Ben Gurion University of the Negev intends to use innovative biotechnology to aid shrimp production in Vietnam. Dr Amir Sagi developed what's known as "gene-silencing" biotechnology at BGU in Israel which allows for the development of mono-gender populations of shrimp which can then be used to boost the shrimp-farming industry in various parts of the world. Sagi recendy took part in a special ceremony to mark the realization of a new agreement between the Tiran Group of Israel that is working to implement the new gene-silencing technique in Vietnam, and the Vietnamese Green Advances company. Green Advances will use the technology to advance its aquaculture program in Vietnam. Sagi told this publication that he's prevented from revealing much about the techniques and technology used in the gene-silencing system he helped develop at the university.