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Enhanced Genome Editing with Cas9 Ribonucleoprotein in Diverse Cells and Organisms
Published on: May 25, 2018
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Outlook on genome editing application to cattle.
Gyeong-Min Gim1, Goo Jang1,2,3,4
1LARTBio Inco, Seoul 06221, Korea.
Journal of Veterinary Science
|February 4, 2024
Summary
Gene editing technology offers a powerful solution for enhancing livestock productivity to meet global food demands. This approach allows for targeted genetic improvements in cattle, addressing challenges like climate change and disease resistance more effectively than traditional methods.
Area of Science:
- Animal Genetics and Breeding
- Biotechnology and Genomics
- Livestock Production Systems
Background:
- Growing global population necessitates increased livestock production efficiency.
- Gene engineering, historically used for human disease models and protein production in livestock, is now being repurposed for breed improvement.
- Conventional breeding systems face limitations in addressing complex genetic traits and bottlenecks.
Conclusions:
- Gene editing is crucial for expanding the cattle industry and improving future productivity.
- Enhancing cattle through gene editing can contribute to mitigating environmental challenges in the livestock sector.
- Continued research in gene editing and genomics is vital for solving persistent issues in cattle breeding.
Keywords:
Breedingcattlegenetic engineeringgenetically engineering cattlesomatic cell nuclear transfer
