09Jun 2025
India’s First Gene-Edited Sheep Born in Kashmir: A Milestone in Agricultural Innovation
India’s First Gene-Edited Sheep Born in Kashmir: A Milestone in Agricultural Innovation Why in the News? India’s first gene-edited sheep, developed using CRISPR-Cas9 technology at SKUAST-Kashmir’s Embryo Biotechnology Lab in Srinagar, marks a milestone in livestock biotechnology and agricultural innovation. The sheep’s myostatin gene was edited to enhance muscle mass, effectively acting as a genetic …
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