THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Scientists Propose Using Genetically Modified Ticks to Make People Allergic to Meat.
Scientists proposed genetically engineering ticks to induce allergies to red meat in the population, according to an unearthed study.
An academic paper arguing it is morally justifiable to use genetically modified ticks to spread a potentially life-threatening meat allergy has sparked widespread backlash. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Scientists proposed genetically engineering ticks to induce allergies to red meat in the population in an unearthed study. DETAIL: In a paper published by Western Michigan University last year, researchers Parker Crutchfield and Blake Hereth argued that genetically engineering ticks to spread alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) to cause allergies to red meat, in order to create a meat-free society, would be morally justified. The researchers argued that meat consumption is immoral, citing animal suffering and environmental harm. The paper has since…Open