Scientists in US create first test tube litter of puppies

Q.  Scientists in US have created the world’s first litter of __________ conceived in a test tube on 10th December 2015.
- Published on 11 Dec 15

a. Cubs
b. Puppies
c. Owlets
d. None of the above

ANSWER: Puppies
 
US scientists have created the world’s first litter of puppies conceived in a test tube. This could spur disease eradication in dogs as well as humans. The advance through IVF opens avenues for conserving endangered canid species, using gene-editing technologies to eradicate heritable diseases in dogs and for study of genetic diseases. Canines share more than 350 similar heritable disorders and traits with humans.

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