Humans and mice share around eighty five percent of the genes. Animal genomes are edited to carry out research about the diseases that affect humans. You can read about  Gene-editing (Advantages and Concerns) in the given link.

Further readings:

  1. Genetic Engineering – Meaning, Applications, Advantages and Challenges
  2. Genome – Brief Facts
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