Successfully tested human gene implants on yeast

Scientists have discovered that when transplanted human genes, yeast cells can still continue to function and develop.

Experimental successful transplantation of human genes on yeast

Recently, a good news came to the scientific community when testing human gene transplantation on mushroom cells was successful.

Accordingly, the researchers conducted experiments on a total of 414 genes that play an important role in maintaining the life and development of yeast.

They then tried to find a way to replace them with human gene codes that carried similar functions. As a result, up to 176 genes were successfully transplanted, especially genes with the function of producing cholesterol in the body.

The results of this experiment attracted the attention of many other biologists, such as Matthew Hahn of Indiana University, or Nevan Krogan of the University of California.

This is evidence to support the view that different species can use the same genome to preserve cell function.

Edward Marcotte, director of the University of Texas Center for Systems and Integrated Biology, was very happy and excited about this project. He said that the success of this experiment will be the first step for studying gene transplants on all living organisms . In the future, humans can create special organisms that possess genomes and some abilities that are unique to humans.

At the same time, the experiment will also assist in changing the structure of yeasts to check for treatments related to mutations.

In other words, we can use this method to test the reaction of genes and cells with drugs before using them for humans.

The results of the experiment were published in Science magazine.