In 1996, when Dolly the sheep was born, a new, utopian era was expected to begin. Science
fiction and popular culture instantly threatened the public with shortly upcoming human …

Studies have demonstrated that structural variants (SV) play a substantial role in the
evolution of species and have an impact on Mendelian traits in the genome. However, unlike …

As animal health and production are crucial factors in the agricultural industry, the health of
livestock directly affects their productivity and, consequently, the income of farmers …

As a new genetic engineering technology, gene editing can precisely modify the specific
gene sequence of the organism's genome. In the last 10 years, with the rapid development …

Animal breeding drives genetic progress mainly through the male germline. This process is
slow to respond to rapidly mounting environmental pressures that threaten sustainable food …

The rearing of farmed animals is a vital component of global food production systems, but its
impact on the environment, human health, animal welfare, and biodiversity is being …

Organizations involved with gene editing may engage with the public to share information
and address concerns about the technology. It is unclear, however, if the information shared …

Aspergillus oryzae is a filamentous fungus that has been used in traditional Japanese
brewing industries, such as the sake, soy sauce, and miso production. In addition, A. oryzae …

Since pig was successfully cloned in 2000, somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) became a
promising technique in preserving and expanding the genetics of superior boars. Assessing …

The domestic buffalo (Bubalus bubalis), also known as water buffalo, comprises two sub-
species the River buffalo (B. bubalis ssp. bubalis; 50 chromosomes) and the Swamp buffalo …