China has the world's second transgenic pig fat, the omega-3 fatty acids started. The first animal with these properties, came to light in the United States. The body of a transgenic pig acquired the ability unsaturated fatty acids by synthesizing in the DNA, the corresponding genes from fish. The content of the human diet in omega-3 fatty acids are essential for the prevention of atherosclerosis and other diseases. The main source of these substances are fatty fish such as salmon, trout, mackerel and others. The official said the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences Pan Think of an experiment for the removal of pigs began last year. Animal weighing 1.15 kg was born several transgenic pigs are born healthy in the coming days. If it can cost mass production of these animals, it is an important step in order to reduce the incidence of atherosclerosis and other diseases of the cardiovascular system.
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