May 2023 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” This collection of articles explores advancements in reproductive technologies for domestic dogs and cats, highlighting improvements like finasteride treatment for BPH in dogs and a rapid freezing method for cat sperm that enhance fertility preservation and genetic resource banking.
This review summarizes how single-cell omics technologies have advanced understanding of cellular regulatory programs in sheep and goats, but highlights limitations in genomic annotation and integration with population genetics for molecular breeding.
September 2026 in “Food Bioengineering” This review highlights how utilizing unconventional and non-traditional cell sources for cultivated meat production could overcome manufacturing challenges, with distinct biological advantages potentially improving bioprocess efficiency and enabling the creation of novel meat products, according to the authors.
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May 2024 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” This review highlights advancements in applying single-cell sequencing to cattle, sheep, and goats, noting its potential to elucidate cellular diversity and improve traits affecting livestock health and productivity, despite challenges in cell population annotation and spatial resolution in these species.
In this review, researchers discussed the development, challenges, and future prospects of using CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing technology in livestock breeding, highlighting its current limitations in precise gene insertion and off-target effects, particularly in large livestock like cashmere goats.