Matt Walker

Scientists used a Nobel Prize-winning technique called CRISPR to create hypoallergenic beagles named Bailey and Alfie by editing dog skin cells and switching off the main gene responsible for allergy-causing proteins. These edits, which were tested on the pups' saliva and hair, successfully reduced allergic reactions in Matt Walker during initial testing. While promising, the approach requires years of monitoring for long-term health effects and presents ethical discussions regarding adoption practices.

Scientists created hypoallergenic beagles using CRISPR gene editing, removing a key allergy-causing protein from their saliva and hair. The dogs, Alfie and Bailey, were developed by Kindred Companion Sciences, but commercial availability remains years away due to health monitoring and ethical concerns.

Scientists used CRISPR gene editing to create hypoallergenic beagles named Bailey and Alfie, which lack a key allergy-causing protein in their saliva and hair. The research, conducted by Kindred Companion Sciences, aims to provide future options for people with dog allergies but requires further testing and commercialization.

Vermont's vehicle inspection system has been updated to prioritize immediate safety risks over cosmetic or non-safety issues, aiming to reduce costs and burdens for vehicle owners. The changes, effective August 1, include passing vehicles with minor defects and notifying owners of non-safety deficiencies.