Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
transgenic mouse, nutrition, larger mammals, mice, transgenic animals
College
Life Sciences
Department
Plant and Wildlife Sciences
Abstract
One of the greatest challenges in the world today is providing adequate nutrition for all, particularly in third world nations. One potential way to improve worldwide nutrition is to use transgenic animals to create a better livestock base. Transgenic animals can potentially be bigger, stronger, and better producers of meat and milk than their non-transgenic counterparts. The purpose of this research project was to produce transgenic mice, serving as a model for what could potentially occur with larger mammals with more agricultural value, such as cows or pigs.
Recommended Citation
Hatch, Michael and Kooyman, Dr. David
(2014)
"Producing a Transgenic Mouse,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014:
Iss.
1, Article 977.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/977