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First Hypoallergenic Beagles Created | Burlington News
Scientists have created the world’s first hypoallergenic beagles using CRISPR gene editing—Bailey and Alfie, who don’t produce allergy-triggering proteins in their saliva or dander. Their lead researcher, Matt Walker, a lifelong dog lover with severe allergies, can now interact with them without symptoms—a personal triumph with huge potential for millions. Unlike traditional “hypoallergenic” breeds that just shed less, this approach directly disables the allergen source. While still early-stage and expensive, the breakthrough could transform lives for allergy sufferers. Researchers are…
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