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Gene-Edited Pigs Show Promise Against Swine Fever

10/23/2025

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Researchers at the University of Edinburgh's Roslin Institute gene-edited pigs to resist classical swine fever.
In trials, the edited pigs remained healthy after exposure to the virus, unlike unmodified pigs.
The modification targets a protein essential for the virus's replication.
Genus supports the work and is considering commercializing the pigs.
The team is exploring similar protections for cattle and sheep against related viruses.

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Story summary

Researchers at the University of Edinburgh's Roslin Institute gene-edited pigs to resist classical swine fever.
In trials, the edited pigs remained healthy after exposure to the virus, unlike unmodified pigs.
The modification targets a protein essential for the virus's replication.
Genus supports the work and is considering commercializing the pigs.
The team is exploring similar protections for cattle and sheep against related viruses.