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The Superpowers of Genetically Modified Pigs
The Superpowers of Genetically Modified Pigs
Scientists have engineered swine that pollute less, fend off disease, and produce more meat, but you won’t find them outside experimental farms . . . yet.
Scientists have engineered swine that pollute less, fend off disease, and produce more meat, but you won’t find them outside experimental farms . . . yet.
pigs, genetics & genomics
First Genetic Screen of Pigs Using ENU
Ashley Yeager | Jul 14, 2017 | 3 min read
Using the mutagenic chemical N-ethyl-N-nitrosourea, researchers confirm the role of a gene in a piglet deformity and identify potential models for human diseases.
Gene-Edited Pets
Karen Zusi | Oct 2, 2015 | 2 min read
Genomics giant BGI announces plans to sell “micro-pigs” it originally developed for research.
Genome Digest
Jenny Rood | Mar 4, 2015 | 6 min read
What researchers are learning as they sequence, map, and decode species’ genomes
Genome Digest
Dan Cossins | Dec 7, 2012 | 4 min read
What researchers are learning as they sequence, map, and decode species’ genomes