What Gene-Altering for Pigs and Ants Might Mean for Humans

What Gene-Altering for Pigs and Ants Might Mean for Humans
Ben Fogletto/The Press of Atlantic City via AP

In new studies that demonstrate how quickly genetics science is advancing, researchers used the Crispr gene-editing system to make long-sought alterations in animals, with potential relevance for human health.

In one study, scientists created piglets that no longer have active genes for a pig virus, a key step in making their organs suitable for transplant in humans.

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