In which university did Martin Evans' 2007 gene targeting research take place?

• A. Oxford University
• B. Cambridge University
• C. Cardiff University
• D. University College London

Answer: (C)

The idea being tested is where Martin Evans carried out his gene targeting work in 2007. Evans was a pioneer of using embryonic stem cells to modify mammalian genes, a method that lets scientists create targeted mutations to study gene function and disease mechanisms. By 2007, his ongoing work applying these gene-targeting techniques was based at Cardiff University, where his team continued developing and applying the approach in mouse models. This reflects how Evans’ groundbreaking methods moved from early demonstrations to active research in a UK university setting. The other universities are well known for genetics work, but the specific 2007 research attributed to Evans is linked to Cardiff.