New technologies advance livestock genomics for agricultural and biomedical uses
Monday, October 1, 2012 - 18:42
in Biology & Nature
New genome editing technologies developed for use on livestock will allow scientists to learn more about human diseases. The genomic technique, known as TALENS, is cheaper and faster than previous technologies that allow scientists to genetically modify livestock animals; the animals are used to learn more about human diseases, which in turn can help researchers develop cures.