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[heavy liquid]

Line up now to pick up your genetically modified hypoallergenic cat in 2007:

http://www.cnn.com/2004/TECH/10/27/biotechnology.cats/index.html

Cat allergies are caused by a potent protein secreted by the cat's skin and salivary glands. The allergen is so small it can remain airborne for months.

Using "gene silencing" technology, Allerca is able to suppress the production of the protein.

The first breed of hypoallergenic cats will be British Shorthairs, which are considered to be ideal pets with friendly, playful and affectionate personalities.

Allerca expects the first kittens to be born in early 2007 and is already accepting $250 deposits from interested customers.

 

[Ronabo]

Hah, I was kidding around a few weeks ago to a friend that one day I'd be able to buy a geneticlly engineered cat.

I didn't think it'd come so soon.

Also awesome avatar heavy liquid.

 

[fennec fox]

How about they make a cat that turns into a dog on command? Then I'd consider it.

 

[Malakhov]

I want a cat that stays a kitten.

 

[heavy liquid]

Thanks, Ronabo.

A girl I work with is seriously considering getting one of these cats. She's always wanted a cat, but is very allergic to them.

Also, that "Quickvote" at the side of the article is pretty funny:

QUICKVOTE

What features would you want from a genetically modified cat?

Pre-vaccinated
Pre-house-trained
Designer coats
A cat that chases dogs
A cat you don't need to feed
A cat that comes home

So add to that:

Stays a kitten
Turns into a dog

 

[Malakhov]

Seriously if someone can create a cat that stays a kitten or a dog that stays a puppy, he's gonna be a rich man.