US EditionThe US has approved CRISPR pigs for food
- On Wednesday, the U.S. Regulatory agency authorized the commercial breeding and food use of gene-edited pigs created by Pig Improvement Company.
- Using CRISPR, pigs were genetically modified to eliminate a specific cell receptor exploited by the PRRS virus to infect them, rendering almost all common virus strains ineffective.
- PRRS causes significant economic losses, estimated at $560 million annually in the U.S., and the modified pigs could reduce these losses substantially by preventing infections.
- Matt Culbertson, COO of PIC, stated that the company has dedicated several years to thorough research and collaboration with regulatory authorities to secure approval, with the genetically edited pigs anticipated to reach the market no sooner than 2026.
- This approval could initiate wider acceptance of genetically engineered livestock and influence other markets including Canada, Mexico, and China where PIC seeks further authorization.
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US Approves CRISPR Pigs For Food
The FDA has approved gene-edited pigs for human consumption, potentially marking the first major commercial application of CRISPR technology in the food chain. Created by British company Genus, these pigs have had their DNA modified to remove the receptor that the porcine reproductive and respirator...
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