Animal Genomic Engineering group

Our group develops and applies gene editing tools in livestock. The main research focus is on developmental biology aiming to improve fertility and to understand failures in embryo development in farm animals and humans. We have been pioneer in applying gene editing tools (CRISPR) in farm animals in Spain and we use this technique combined with diverse in viro approaches to generate genetically modified embryos and animals. These models are used to understand diverse reproductive processes and processes of embryo development such as the first lineage differentiation events and gastrulation.