Enviropig: genetically modified pork on our dinner tables?

The present invention relates to a genetically modified pig as a model for studying psoriasis.

First application of genetically modified, live-cell, pig skin to a human wound

First Application of Genetically Modified, Live-cell, Pig Skin to a Human Wound

A genetically modified pig deficient in this antigen could be reared, for better tolerance of transplanted organs.

There is no hope in finding one, but a heart specialist has a new idea: transplanting the heart of a genetically modified pig.

The disclosure relates to genetically modified swine wherein at least one allele of a SIGLEC1 gene has been inactivated and/or at least one allele of a CD163 gene has been inactivated.

Genetically modified swine having both alleles of the SIGLEC1 gene and/or both alleles CD 163 gene inactivated are resistant to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV).

The present invention relates to a genetically modified pig as a model for studying breast cancer, mitochondria related protein folding disorders and/or epidermolysis bullosa simplex.

First application of genetically modified, live-cell, pig skin to a human...

In future work, this so-called ‘immunomodulatory’ treatment remains to be tested in a situation in which a baboon’s heart is replaced with one from a genetically modified pig.

In future work, this so-called ‘immunomodulatory’ treatment remains to be tested in a situation in which a baboon’s heart is replaced with one from a genetically modified pig.