Bird Flu: British Scientists Modify Chickens to Glow in the Dark

British Scientists claim that they have genetically modified chickens with beaks and feet that glow in the dark so as to prevent the transmission of bird flu.

Reuters reports that their research can reduce mortality caused by bird flu.

Currently, around the world health regulators are yet to approve any animals bred as genetically modified organisms (GMOs) for use in food because of safety and environmental concerns.

Laurence Tiley, a senior lecturer in molecular virology at the University of Cambridge said “The public is obviously aware of these outbreaks when they’re reported and wondering why there’s not more done to control it.”

The scientists are using genetic engineering to try to control bird flu by blocking initial infections in egg-laying chickens and preventing birds from transmitting the virus if they become infected.