​ Engineered moths could replace mice in research into “one of the biggest threats to human health”

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Source: Hsu Hong Lin

Scientists have created the world’s first genetically engineered wax moths – a development which could both accelerate the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and significantly reduce the need for mice and rats in infection research.

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