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Gene-edited beagles may offer a future option for people with dog allergies
Scientists used CRISPR gene editing to create hypoallergenic beagles named Bailey and Alfie, which lack a key allergy-causing protein in their saliva and hair. The research, conducted by Kindred Companion Sciences, aims to provide future options for people with dog allergies but requires further testing and commercialization.
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