Unintended Effects of Genetic Manipulation
Manipulated Organism: Animals - Pig
pig_001:
Transgenic pigs expressing bovine growth hormone had lower appetites,
enlarged organs, gastric ulcers, and other health problems.
pig_002:
Sheep growth hormone expression was highly variable in transgenic pigs,
whose bodies had more protein and water and less fat.
pig_003:
Transgenic pigs with elevated levels of growth hormone were
infertile, pre-diabetic, and experienced joint problems.
pig_004:
Transgenic expression of a mouse milk protein impaired mammary
development and function in pigs.
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