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Briefing
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- Genetically Engineered Pigs – Researchers from University of Edinburgh’s Roslin Institute used CRISPR to genetically engineer pigs to be immune to Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS)
- Deadly Disease – PRRS virus causes pig deaths and reduces productivity, has no cure or vaccine, and affects 30% of pigs in England
- Edited Gene – Deleted small section of CD163 gene where PRRS virus attaches
- Test Results – Show genetically engineered pigs resistant to symptoms or infection when exposed to PRRS virus, with pigs not getting sick when mixed with infected pigs for extended period
- Commercialization – More tests underway before introducing gene editing method commercially, starting in U.S.
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Accelerator
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Sector
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Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing
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Organization
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The Roslin Institute
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Source
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Original Publication Date
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June 20, 2018
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