World's first gene-edited lizards are in the pink

Although they're commonly known as brown anoles, there are now four Anolis sagrei lizards at a University of Georgia lab that are actually a pale pink color. They're albinos, and are the result of what is reportedly the world's first successful attempt at producing a genetically modified reptile. The research could have implications for human medicine.

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Category: Science

Tags:

• CRISPR
• Genetic engineering
• University of Georgia

from New Atlas (Gizmag) https://ift.tt/2Vnu75S