B06 : Allergy Erased? Exploring CRISPR in Peanut Allergy
| Students | Sabrina Easo
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| School | HWDSB - Balaclava - Freelton |
| Level | Junior 7/8 - Grade 7 |
| Group | Group 12 - Health Science IV |
| Abstract | Food allergy is a public health issue in Canada. Avoiding the allergenic food is required to prevent a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. Peanut allergy in Canada affects about 2 in 100 children. The purpose of this project is to explore using CRISPR technology to modify peanut proteins in order to create hypoallergenic peanuts. |