Kindred Companion Sciences drives gene-edited animal biotech; latest: two hypoallergenic beagles designed to avoid triggering allergies.
Researchers have used CRISPR to deactivate an allergy-causing gene in dogs, creating two beagle puppies with saliva and fur that no longer trigger common dog allergies. The work, published in the CRISPR Journal, shows a potential path for allergy-free pets, though wide adoption will take years and raises ethical questions.