World's first gene-edited horses are shaking up the sport of polo
Reuters · New
Reuters
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The birth of the world's first gene-edited horses in Argentina, created to play polo, have stirred controversy over whether they should be allowed into the sport. Some of the sport's leaders say that gene-editing goes too far.
Breakdown
- Quiron Biotech produced the world's first gene-edited horses using CRISPR technology. 17s
- The gene edit targets the myostatin gene to boost muscle mass and sprinting ability. 1m 3s
- The Argentine Polo Association has banned genetically-edited animals from competition. 1m 54s
- Breeders and players express concerns about fairness and the impact on traditional breeding. 2m 5s
- Authorities plan to monitor the gene-edited horses for several years before deciding on registration. 3m 59s