One-Step Generation of Transgenic Mice in Just Weeks

The lab of Rudolf Jaenisch, who developed the first transgenic mouse in 1974, has developed a new approach to genetically engineer mice in just weeks, rather than years which are currently needed. This new technique does not rely on engineering embryonic stem (ES) cells, but rather, directly introduces the genetic changes in developing mouse embryos. In addition to making production of transgenic mice and rats for laboratory research faster and easier, it should also work with other types of organisms whose embryonic cells are difficult to engineer and manipulate....Read Full Post
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