CRISPR technique may lead to hypoallergenic cats - The Science Board
4/7/2022 12:00:00 AM3 years 10 months ago
by Leah Sherwood, The Science Advisory Board assistant editor
by Leah Sherwood, The Science Advisory Board assistant editor
Love cats but have allergies? Rejoice! Scientists have demonstrated that CRISPR gene editing of the cat allergen, Felis domesticus allergen I, could bring relief to those with cat allergies, according to a proof-of-concept study published online in the <em>CR…
The researchers, led by Nicole Brackett, PhD, of biotech firm InBio in Charlottesville, VA, found that Fel d 1 was a viable candidate for gene deletion, showing that CRISPR can be used as a potential… [+2735 chars]
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