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China Unveils 'Zhongke 6': The World’s First Genetically Engineered Boneless Carp

CHINA
Tuesday, January 06, 2026, 08:00 (GMT + 9)

BEIJING — In a breakthrough that could redefine the global seafood industry, a scientific team from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has successfully developed a new strain of Gibel carp (Carassius gibelio) that is entirely free of small intermuscular bones. The new variety, named Zhongke 6, was officially presented on December 30 and is expected to hit the commercial market by 2026. 'The crucian carp you eat may not have a father at all, or its father may not necessarily be a crucian carp'. | Academician Gui Jianfang Engineering the "Perfect" Fish For decades, the crucian carp has been a staple of the Chinese diet due to its flavor, but its consumption has been hindered by more than ... FULL STORY

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