CRISPR Beagles Skip Allergens

San FranciscoTwo beagles were gene-edited to erase Can f 1.

Kindred Companion Sciences says Alfie and Bailey, nearly two, show no adverse effects after CRISPR removed the dominant allergen; the claim is the company’s own.

Kindred still needs Food and Drug Administration approval before breeding these dogs for sale.

Sources: New Scientist