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8.1: Applications of Animal Biotechnology
Animal biotechnology is a branch of biotechnology in which recombinant DNA techniques are used to genetically engineer (i.e. modify the genome of) animals in order to improve their suitability for use in the livestock industry, medicine, or pharmaceuticals. This page describes some of the techniques used in animal biotechnology, including genetic engineering, gene editing through CRISPR, and cell cloning.
8.2: Genetic Engineering in Animals
Genetically-modified animals form the core of areas like "biopharming", disease management, and xenotransplantation, offering advancements in medicine, agriculture, and research. This page discusses the basics of creating a genetically-modified animal, along with the use of such animals as bioreactors, in disease management, and xenotransplantation.

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