Biotechnology in Animals
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 December 2025) | Viewed by 3036
Special Issue Editors
Interests: pig breeding; animal biotechnology; genomics; animal science; meat quality
Interests: animal product quality; meat science; authentication of meat and meat products; nutrigenomics
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: pig breeding; pig reproduction; selection; breeding value estimation; breeding programmes; genetic diversity; bionformatics
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Animal biotechnology is a specialised branch of biotechnology that uses advanced molecular biology techniques to genetically modify and manipulate the genome of animals with the aim of improving or introducing specific traits. These modifications increase the usefulness of animals in various fields, e.g., in pharmaceuticals, where genetically modified animals can produce therapeutic proteins and drugs; in agriculture, where traits such as faster growth, disease resistance, and higher productivity are emphasised; and in industry, where animals can be modified to produce valuable biological substances or support sustainable practices. This field has developed rapidly in recent decades and thus plays a crucial role in addressing global challenges in the areas of food security, medicine, and environmental protection, offering ground-breaking solutions in areas such as medicine, agriculture, and environmental sustainability. It encompasses a wide range of technologies, from genetic modification to cloning and reproductive technologies, all aimed at improving the productivity, health, and benefits of animals for humans. In agriculture, this has led to improved feed efficiency and disease resistance in livestock. Applications include the creation of genetically modified livestock with better growth rates or disease resistance and the use of animals as bioreactors to produce therapeutic proteins. Animal biotechnology has made a significant contribution to the pharmaceutical industry, particularly through the production of therapeutic proteins and drugs. Cloning and reproductive technologies such as in vitro fertilisation (IVF) are also part of this field and help to accelerate selective breeding. Possible topics include but are not limited to the following:
- Biotechnology;
- Livestock;
- Genetic improvement of livestock;
- Genetically modified animals;
- Gene editing;
- Comparative genomics and biodiversity;
- Reproductive biotechnologies;
- Disease resistance;
- Therapeutic proteins.
Dr. Kristina Gvozdanović
Dr. Ivona Djurkin Kušec
Dr. Dubravko Škorput
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biotechnology
- livestock
- genetic improvement of livestock
- genetically modified animals
- gene editing
- comparative genomics and biodiversity
- reproductive biotechnologies
- disease resistance
- therapeutic proteins
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