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For preclinical drug testing, transgenic animal models of human disease can be helpful. Virus receptors or other host range factors can be used to modify animals such that they are sensitive to human viruses, which can be used to test human vaccinations. In the lab, transgenic animals are frequently utilised as test subjects for scientific research. The majority of the rodents usedóover 95%óare genetically engineered mice. They are crucial tools for studying how genes work in relation to the susceptibility and course of human disease as well as the responses to treatment interventions. The main innovation in the rise of sedentary human civilisation was agriculture, where farming of domesticated species produced food surpluses that fueled civilization. Agricultural science is the study of agriculture. Agriculture has a long history that extends back thousands of years, and varied climates, civilizations, and technological advancements have tremendously influenced and characterised it. The predominant agricultural practise is industrial agriculture, which is based on extensive monoculture cultivation. For researchers working in animal genetics, breeding, and biotechnology, this book is a must-read.