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Gene-edited beagles produce no detectable major dog allergen, early tests find

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Gene-edited beagles produce no detectable major dog allergen, early tests find

Humans love dogs, but petting them can leave some people sneezing and wheezing. About 15% of the world's population lives with a dog allergy, which can increase the risk of hay fever and asthma. The main culprit is Can f 1, a protein found mainly in dog saliva. Right now, staying away from furry friends or getting regular immunotherapy shots or tablets is the only way to deal with the symptoms.

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