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Scientists create first transgenic cuttlefish after years of effort
Original: The first transgenic cuttlefish: a milestone in biology after 6 years of effort and 4,000 failed embryos
Researchers have produced the first transgenic cuttlefish, a landmark in marine biology achieved after six years of work and roughly 4,000 failed embryos. The result opens new possibilities for studying cephalopod genetics and development, as cuttlefish have long resisted genetic modification techniques that work in other animals.
Why now: The breakthrough overcomes a long-standing technical barrier in modifying cephalopod genes, making it notable scientific news.
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