In this podcast episode, we interview Dr Lissa Herron from the Roslin Institute at the University of Edinburgh on
her research. Quote: "In chickens
you can make human proteins that are of a different species’ proteins and the
chicken doesn’t notice, it’s just laying a normal egg"
Chickens are genetically modified to produce human proteins
in their eggs. Research suggests these proteins offer a cost-effective method
of producing certain types of high-value drugs currently used in research
studies, and potentially, one day in patients. Listen to hear more about her
science and methods.