Exploring the Transformation of Chicken Eggs into Drug Factories

A researcher in a lab examines a tray of genetically modified chicken eggs, which are being studied for their potential to produce therapeutic proteins for drug development.

One notable project is being conducted by a team at the University of California, Davis, which has been experimenting with genetically modified hens to produce antibodies against various diseases. In 2022, the team reported promising results, demonstrating that egg whites could be engineered to contain high levels of therapeutic proteins. This breakthrough could significantly reduce … Read more