FDA Approves Pork Meat Made From Gene-Edited Pigs

CRISPR gene-editing technology is being increasingly used in the development of meat products, but critics raise concerns over corporate control of the food supply. “Just Like Regular Pork” Former President of Ireland and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mary Robinson, recently spoke out against claims that gene-edited meats developed through tools such as CRISPR could serve as a solution to increasing global food demand. … Continue reading FDA Approves Pork Meat Made From Gene-Edited Pigs

Alligator Genes Inserted into Catfish for CRISPR Experiment

Dr. Rex Dunham, an expert in fish genetics at the University of Auburn, and his colleagues attempt to “insert alligator genes into the genomes of fish.” In theory, genetically engineering fish with genes that protect them from disease could reduce waste and help limit the environmental impact of fish farming.  In a new study released on the preprint server bioRxiv, the team of scientists at the … Continue reading Alligator Genes Inserted into Catfish for CRISPR Experiment