Transgenics
This process involves adding foreign genes to an animal's DNA.
Transgenics
Who discovered transgenic animals in 1974?
Rudolf Jaenisch
What is one benefit of transgenic animals like AquaBounty's salmon?
Faster growth
What are genetically modified animals that can have foreign proteins in their milk?
Transgenic sheep and goats
What is the main use of genetically modified animals in medical research?
Studying diseases and testing new treatments
What is the main purpose of inserting foreign genes into animals?
To create transgenic animals with new traits
What is one example of a transgenic animal that helps with medical research?
Genetically modified mice
What company created genetically modified salmon that grow faster than regular salmon?
AquaBounty
How do genetically modified animals help the environment?
They reduce the need for wild fishing
What is the key risk when genetically modified animals escape into the wild?
They could disrupt natural ecosystems
What is a common reason scientists create genetically modified animals?
To study gene functions and diseases
What is one use of genetically modified animals in agriculture?
To produce more food by growing faster
In which decade were genetically modified animals first created?
The 1980s
How can transgenic animals help improve organ transplants for humans?
By genetically modifying pigs to grow organs suitable for humans
What is a benefit of genetically modified animals for medical research?
They allow scientists to study diseases and test new treatments
What is one reason genetically modified animals can be helpful in studying human diseases?
They allow scientists to observe how diseases develop in animals with similar genetics to humans.
What is one concern about using genetically modified animals in medicine?
Ethical concerns about their use and impact on natural ecosystems
What problem in the fishing industry could be reduced by using genetically modified animals?
Overfishing
Why are transgenic animals used to produce proteins for medical use?
They can produce large quantities of proteins needed for treatments
Which field of research benefits from the use of transgenic animals to study genes and diseases?
Medical research