Comment by lt_Matthew on 12/03/2025 at 20:46 UTC

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Why can't we grow peanuts without the allergens like we breed pets?

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Comment by FUNNY_NAME_ALL_CAPS at 13/03/2025 at 00:03 UTC

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It looks like there is at least some interest in this idea https://www.businessinsider.com/crispr-allergy-free-gmo-peanuts-2015-10

It's possible that knocking out the allergen genes the health or taste of the peanut plant may diminish.