ABC's "The Lookout" investigation explored allegations against Allerca. July 17, 2013 — -- A small biotech company earned global acclaim when it announced it had produced the world's first ...

Cats are the best. Sure, tail-waggin' pups are man's best friend and bunnies are cuddly softies, but when it comes to household pets, furry felines can't be beat. Unless, of course, cat allergens make ...

Many people love cats, and with good reason: They're cute, fuzzy and endlessly entertaining. Many people are also, unfortunately, allergic to cats. If you're one of those people who sits in the middle ...

People with cat allergies may be able to have a cat sometime in the future thanks to gene-editing technology. Of course, the creation of truly hypoallergenic cats is far off. But, scientists believe ...

People like cats. Up to 15 percent of the population are allergic to them, however, largely thank to a particular allergen called Fel d 1, which is produced by your kitty's salivary, sebaceous, ...

What if you could genetically engineer an allergen-free cat — and dodge the sneezing, runny nose, and itchy and watery eyes that they cause? Scientists are now using biotechnology to try to make cats ...

Antihistamines and allergy shots don’t completely eliminate cat allergies. Hypoallergenic cats could. Scientists made edits to cat DNA, removing the protein that causes allergic reactions. They used ...

There’s been a lot of buzz in the last few years about the perils of using CRISPR gene editing on human germline cells—the reproductive cells that determine the DNA of every other cell in the body.

According to allergy medication manufacturer Zyrtec, more people are allergic to cats than to dogs in the U.S. However, like with dogs, it’s not specifically the animal’s fur that causes symptoms.

If you’re allergic to cats, you know the reality of how quickly being in the same space with one can ignite your allergies.