Bruce Whitelaw, who leads the Roslin Institute, emphasizes the shift from cloning to gene editing, stating, 'We now do fantastic science, we have created pigs resistant to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome.' He acknowledges the gravity of livestock diseases on farmers, but maintains that the impact won't match that of Dolly, the infamous cloned sheep. At Roslin, they're committed to tackling numerous animal diseases using advanced CRISPR technology.
Whitelaw mentions the updated research focus at the Roslin Institute, 'We are now dedicated to using the enormous power of gene editing- CRISPR technology, which modifies DNA in a cheap, simple and incredibly effective way.' This innovation aims to produce livestock breeds that can withstand various stresses such as heat, drought, and diseases threatening both animal and human health.
The close relationship between animal health and human well-being is further illustrated as Whitelaw points out, 'The new outbreaks of zoonotic diseases… once again demonstrate the close relationship between the health of farm animals and human life.' He highlights the recent incidents where bird flu affected dairy farms in the USA, underscoring the importance of addressing animal diseases for safeguarding public health.
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