GENETICALLY MODIFIED ANIMALS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME

摘要

Compositions and methods for use of TALENs to make genetically modified livestock or other animals are set forth. Some of the embodiments of the invention provide for making an founder animal that is completely free of all unplanned genetic modifications. Some embodiments are directed to removing genetic faults in established breeds without making other alterations to the genome. Other embodiments are directed to particular tools or processes such as a TALENs with a preferred truncation.