CRISPR Technology Acts as a Dual-Purpose Tool in Pig Breeding: Enhancing Both Agricultural Productivity and Biomedical Applications.

Pigs have long been integral to human society for their roles in agriculture and medicine. Consequently, there is an urgent need for genetic improvement of pigs to meet human dual needs for medicine and food. In agriculture, gene editing can improve productivity traits, such as growth rate and disease resistance, which could lower farming costs and benefit consumers through enhanced meat quality.