Genetically editing pig genomes makes them better able to tolerate cold, which could save farmers millions Raising pigs for food is a tricky business—mostly because of their fat, the part that makes ...

Want to enjoy bacon without the guilt? Scientists are using a gene-editing tool to create low-fat pigs, so you can. Chinese researchers recently conducted an experiment, published in the Proceedings ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... In days since the paper was published, media outlets from New York to London have trumpeted the news that Chinese scientists have genetically engineered a ...

Next time someone calls you a pig, consider it a compliment - scientists have helped produce low-fat pigs with 24 percent less body fat than standard swine. And no, they didn’t just put a bunch of ...

A team of Chinese scientists has created genetically modified piglets with around 24 percent less body fat than regular pigs. The CRISPR modification is intended to help the pigs adapt to colder ...

Adipose tissue is a crucial energy-regulating organ in mammals, responsible not only for storing excess energy but also participating in body temperature maintenance and metabolic balance. Adipocyte ...