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Scientists create pigs resistant to classical swine fever | Gene editing

Scientists create pigs resistant to classical swine fever | Gene editing

Pigs that are resistant to a deadly viral disease have been created by scientists at Edinburgh’s Roslin Institute. The gene-edited animals remained healthy when exposed to classical swine fever (CSF), a highly contagious and often fatal disease. The virus was eradicated in the UK in 1966, but there have been several outbreaks since and it continues to pose a major …

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Utah-based classical violinist detained by ICE in Colorado : NPR

Utah-based classical violinist detained by ICE in Colorado : NPR

Utah Violinist Donggin Shin — who goes by John — was arrested and detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Colorado on Aug. 18. His wife, DaNae Shin, set up a GoFundMe Page featuring this family photo to help raise money to cover his legal fees. Screenshot by NPR hide caption toggle caption Screenshot by NPR Members of the …

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