China Unveils 'Zhongke No. 6': Boneless Fish Revolutionizes Aquaculture

• Chinese Academy of Sciences developed 'Zhongke No. 6', a boneless Gibel carp, using CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing.
• The 'RunX2b' gene was modified to prevent the formation of small intermuscular bones, addressing the fear of choking.
• This new species retains the taste, smell, and nutritional value of ordinary fish, while growing 25% faster with less food.
• 'Zhongke No. 6' is sterilized to prevent environmental imbalance and has strong disease resistance.
• Aims to make nutritious fish accessible to all, especially children and the elderly, by eliminating the risk of bones.

Why It Matters: Chinese scientists created 'Zhongke No. 6', a boneless fish, making nutritious fish safer for everyone.