Examples of research projects that demonstrate how engineered biological solutions can address real-world challenges across agriculture. CRISPR Screens Reveal Pig Genes Essential for African Swine Fever Infection Using genome-wide CRISPR/Cas9 knockout screens to identify key host genes required for infection Cell-Based Models for Infection and Immunity Stem cell-derived macrophage platform provides an ethical and scalable model to investigate host–pathogen interactions Avian Surrogate Host Technology Pioneering chicken sterile surrogate hosts for advanced genome engineering Engineering PRRS-Resistant Pigs Harnessing genetic innovation to improve pig health, welfare, and sustainability This article was published on 2025-10-21