Who is also considered a pioneer of knockout mice?
George Church
Francis Collins
Martin Evans
Sydney Brenner
Answer
Martin Evans, along with Oliver Smithies and Mario Capecchi, is credited as a pioneer of knockout mice, a breakthrough in genetic engineering. This technique involves disrupting a specific gene in mice, allowing researchers to study the gene's function and its role in various diseases and biological processes.
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The knockout mice are crucial for studying which type of diseases?
What prestigious position does Capecchi hold at University of Utah?
Mario Capecchi was awarded the Nobel Prize in which category?
Knockout mice are particularly useful for research into what?
What is the primary purpose of creating knockout mice?
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