Publications by authors named "Thomas Townson"
Article Synopsis
- Influenza A virus (IAV) poses significant risks to both human and animal health, and creating IAV-resistant chickens through genetic modification or selective breeding may help control its spread.
- Initial success has been noted with genetically modified chickens that incorporate specific transgenes targeting IAV, but these methods don't completely prevent disease emergence.
- A promising alternative involves enhancing the natural antiviral immune responses in chickens, combined with ongoing research to identify resistance genes, though challenges related to economics, society, and regulations will need to be addressed for commercialization.
