Future Perspectives in Pig Reproductive Biotechnology
A special issue of Veterinary Sciences (ISSN 2306-7381). This special issue belongs to the section "Veterinary Reproduction and Obstetrics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 November 2025 | Viewed by 37
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Over the past decades, advances in pig reproductive biotechnology have revolutionized both agricultural and biomedical landscapes, offering transformative solutions for sustainable food production, disease modeling, and xenotransplantation. However, the rapid evolution of technologies such as CRISPR-based genome engineering, somatic cell nuclear transfer, and artificial uterus systems has also highlighted critical gaps in interdisciplinary collaboration, ethical frameworks, and translational scalability. These challenges underscore the need for a unified approach to harness the full potential of these innovations while addressing societal and regulatory concerns.
This Special Issue, ‘Future Perspectives in Pig Reproductive Biotechnology’, aims to synthesize cutting-edge research and forward-looking insights across disciplines, from molecular genetics to veterinary medicine and bioethics. By emphasizing emerging tools—including in vitro gametogenesis, stem cell applications, and precision breeding—we seek to bridge the divide between foundational research and real-world implementation. One of our core objectives is to highlight synergies between agricultural and biomedical goals, such as developing disease-resistant livestock and advancing porcine–human organ transplantation. Additionally, this Special Issue will explore the ethical implications and policy adaptations required to responsibly scale these technologies.
To complement the existing literature, which often focuses narrowly on technical milestones, this collection prioritizes holistic perspectives, integrating scalability, socioeconomic impacts, and cross-species applicability. By uniting diverse expertise, we aim to catalyze collaborations that address global challenges in food security, health, and sustainability while fostering responsible innovation.
We invite contributions that illuminate pathways to ethical and scalable breakthroughs, driving this dynamic field toward impactful, globally relevant outcomes.
Dr. Lingwei Sun
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- pig reproductive biotechnology
- genome editing
- somatic cell nuclear transfer
- stem cell applications
- precision breeding
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