Gene-edited pigs show signs of resistance to major viral disease

Date: February 23, 2017 Source: University of Edinburgh Summary: Scientists have produced pigs that may be protected from an infection that costs the swine industry billions each year. The team have used advanced genetic techniques to produce pigs that are potentially resilient to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome. Scientists have produced pigs that may be protected from an infection that costs the swine industry billions each year.
The team have used advanced genetic techniques to produce pigs that are potentially resilient to Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS).