Ready for a world with low-fat bacon?
Chinese researchers used the gene editing tool CRISPR Cas-9 to create “low fat” pigs.
The study found the pigs produced a leaner meat and were better at surviving colder temperatures.
Researchers believe the genetically modified pigs could reduce economic losses and help boost pig welfare.
A tool like CRISPR opens the door to significant advancements in gene editing. Tools could be used to create not only more resilient animals like pigs, but food like fruits and vegetables.
However, use of tools like CRISPR carry ethical concerns, said Jennifer Doudna, a professor at the University of California—Berkeley.
“CRISPR is a profoundly powerful tool and we must ensure that the public has a strong voice in how it is used,” said Doudna.
29 Responses
WOW, that is cool! I wish I had access to that tool. 😉
Plastic bacon ya reckon?
I love bacon
I hope it tastes good
I LOVE BACON AND THIS IS LEDGENDARY
now im really hungry
I LOVE BACON it is so Delicious but my brother doesn’t because he choked on it #BACON
I wonder how they make low fat pigs it sounds impossible?
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#Yummy
Cool I love bacon!
This is good since I love bacon
Bacon, bacon, low fat bacon, bacon. its delicious
BACION #BACON #ILOVEBACON #BESTDAYEVA
bacon cool pigs not cool
cool i love pigs
Yummy bacon my mouth is watering yum
Yummy bacon is awsome
doesn’t the fat make it good?:|
Bah,I bet it tastes like plastic!
I want REAL meat!
really i think if people bacon then they should either get fat or get strong and work it off
When you eat it tastes like plastic ?
Plastic bacon Indeed
fat is good for us
i love bacon!
fat bacon is good for the human race
Bacon
Looks good! ??
Plastic bacon for the days
fat is good for us and the pig gave is life to feed us we need to make it more fatty