CRISPR-edited beagles lack main dog allergen, study finds

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What did the scientists edit in the beagles?

Scientists at Kindred Companion Sciences used CRISPR to edit a gene in beagles that produces the main allergy-causing protein in dogs. The edited puppies, Alfie and Bailey, lacked this protein in their saliva and fur, which was confirmed through testing.

Did the gene-edited beagles trigger allergies in people?

Geneticist Matt Walker, who has severe dog allergies, tested the beagles on himself and experienced no allergic reaction. The study found that the puppies' saliva and fur lacked the main allergy-causing protein, which is responsible for most human dog allergies.

What are the ethical concerns about the gene-edited beagles?

Bioethicist Arthur Caplan warned that the technology could discourage people from adopting shelter animals, as it may lead to a preference for engineered, hypoallergenic pets. The long-term health effects of the genetic edit are also unclear and require further monitoring.

Which outlets reported on the ethical concerns?

The full report from My Mother Lode, a centre-rated outlet, included the ethical concerns raised by bioethicist Arthur Caplan. None of the left-rated or right-rated digests mentioned these concerns.