CRISPR Bacon: Chinese Scientists Create Genetically Modified Low-Fat Pigs – NPR
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CRISPR Bacon: Chinese Scientists Create Genetically Modified Low-Fat Pigs
NPR Scientists have used a new gene-editing technique to create pigs that can keep their bodies warmer, burning more fat to produce leaner meat. Infrared pictures of 6-month-old pigs taken at zero, two, and four hours after cold exposure show that the pigs … Scientists genetically modify thinner and leaner pigs CRISPR’d pigs could produce low-fat bacon CRISPR Gene-Editing Tool Creates Pigs With 24 Percent Less Body Fat |
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