Would it be possible to genetically engineer a hypo-allergenic peanut?

Subject: Would it be possible to genetically engineer a hypo-allergenic peanut?

Date: Wed Oct 27 11:40:42 1999
Posted by Chris Turner
Grade level: 10-12 School: cole harbour high
City: dartmouth State/Province: Nova Scotia Country: Canada
Area of science: Genetics
ID: 941038842.Ge

Message:


What about peanuts makes people so allergic to them?  Would it be possible 
to fix whatever causes the reaction?  Why are some people allergic to 
peanuts, but not others?

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