‘I don’t create monster fish’: Her DNA quest for fast-growing snapper
Dr. Shubha Vij, a fish geneticist at Singapore's Sustainable Aquaculture Technology Centre, explains her work in identifying genes for faster-growing and higher-quality fish. She clarifies that her research involves selective breeding rather than genetic modification or 'monster' fish creation.
Why it matters
Advancements in aquaculture genetics are essential for improving food security and sustainable farming practices in import-dependent nations.
In this series, people from all walks of life offer an inside – often unfiltered – take on their livelihoods and what keeps them going in their jobs. In this instalment, Dr Shubha Vij, a fish geneticist, shares the highs and lows of aquaculture research in Singapore, as told to The Straits Times.
The article provides a balanced, educational perspective on scientific research and addresses common public misconceptions.
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