College
College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences
Department
Animal, Dairy, and Veterinary Sciences Department
Faculty Mentor
Feifei Bi
Abstract
Avian Influenza is a viral infection that causes outbreaks of "bird flu," greatly affecting avian health. Influenza A virus (IAV) relies on various host factors for efficient replication. Previous studies in human cells have identified four genes as critical host factors required for IAV infection. To investigate whether similar host– virus interactions exist in avian species, we utilized gene editing systems to generate knockout fibroblast cell lines targeting those four genes and then applied these techniques to germ cells.
Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
2-26-2026
Recommended Citation
Crane, Alta, "Could Gene Editing Increase Chicken Resistance to Avian Influenza?" (2026). Research on Capitol Hill. Paper 225.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/roch/225