Chicken genome editing technology and its application to the food industry

Abstract

Genome editing technology can be used to extensively modify genetic information in DNA, and such applications are expected to be widely applied in the fields of medicine and agriculture. In chickens, genome editing of primordial germ cells has made it possible to create genome-edited chickens, which may lead to improvements in breeds that have been difficult to achieve using conventional breeding methods. The development of products derived from genome-edited chickens for the market should be approached with caution, and identification of problems and consumer acceptance should be carefully considered.