Researchers at The Roslin Institute explain what transgenesis is and its potential applications for animal health. HTML Through a process called transgenesis, it is possible to insert a gene from an animal into the genome of a different animal. In this series of videos produced by Sonal Katyal MSc, researchers at The Roslin Institute explain how transgenesis works and its potential applications. They are applying their knowledge of reproduction, embryology and molecular biology to genetically improve animals, from mice to chickens, rats, sheep, pigs and cattle. In the first video, Roslin PhD student Gus McFarlane explains how this process works and its potential to improve animals’ welfare, productivity or even produce a crucial drug to save human lives. HTML In the second video, Professor Helen Sang tells us about the advantages of transgenesis for animal health. HTML In the third video, Professor Bruce Whitelaw explains how this technique could be used to e.g. produce mosquitoes that do not transmit malaria. HTML Related links New video: Dr Simon Lillico on uses of gene editing New videos: Advantages and potential of gene editing New video: Gus McFarlane on the CRISPR-Cas9 gene editor Gene experts set to tackle pest control Gene-edited pigs are resistant to billion dollar virus, study finds
HTML Through a process called transgenesis, it is possible to insert a gene from an animal into the genome of a different animal. In this series of videos produced by Sonal Katyal MSc, researchers at The Roslin Institute explain how transgenesis works and its potential applications. They are applying their knowledge of reproduction, embryology and molecular biology to genetically improve animals, from mice to chickens, rats, sheep, pigs and cattle. In the first video, Roslin PhD student Gus McFarlane explains how this process works and its potential to improve animals’ welfare, productivity or even produce a crucial drug to save human lives. HTML In the second video, Professor Helen Sang tells us about the advantages of transgenesis for animal health. HTML In the third video, Professor Bruce Whitelaw explains how this technique could be used to e.g. produce mosquitoes that do not transmit malaria. HTML Related links New video: Dr Simon Lillico on uses of gene editing New videos: Advantages and potential of gene editing New video: Gus McFarlane on the CRISPR-Cas9 gene editor Gene experts set to tackle pest control Gene-edited pigs are resistant to billion dollar virus, study finds
