Researchers at Auburn University are seeking to answer the question that mankind has asked itself for millennia: How can we build a better catfish?
Scientific progress allows us the means to grasp at answers to tough, fascinating, important questions, the latest of which appears to be: What if we took alligator DNA and plugged it into a catfish? That’s the line of inquiry being pursued by the mad geniuses over at Alabama’s Auburn University, who are up to their necks in gator genes as they experiment with ways to improve disease resistance in catfish.
High-yield commercial production of catfish is no easy feat, with roughly 40 percent of the farmed animals succumbing to disease every year, Auburn researcher Rex Dunham toldlast month. Dunham’s team are experimenting with a particular alligator gene known to code for a peptide called cathelicidin, which is believed to have antimicrobial properties; the protein is believed to help gators heal from wounds without infection.
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
Potential fentanyl vax, test kits a ‘great breakthrough’ to combat opioid deathsResearchers at the University of Houston are developing a new vaccine that may prevent fentanyl addiction.
Baca lebih lajut »
Rivals.com - Auburn lands a commitment from four-star quarterback Walker White
Baca lebih lajut »
4-star QB Walker White commits to AuburnThe Auburn Tigers landed a significant victory in recruiting on Friday.
Baca lebih lajut »
Why Auburn coach Hugh Freeze finds lists distracting“If you’re showing up on a lot of lists, it’s not a good sign,” Hugh Freeze said this week. “That distracts me, and I don’t care for it very much at all.” Here's why:
Baca lebih lajut »
Chicago shooting: Man shot through window of Auburn Gresham home, police sayA shooting in Chicago left a man shot through the window of a South Side home in the 7900 block of South May Street, the police department said.
Baca lebih lajut »