The Los Angeles Project, founded by biohacker Josie Zayner and biotech entrepreneur Cathy Tie, aims to genetically modify pets, including creating glow-in-the-dark rabbits and hypoallergenic animals. Drawing from Zayner's previous genetic engineering experiences, the startup operates stealthily, conducting experiments on animal embryos using Crispr and REMI techniques. Zayner advocates for enhancing animal genetics as a moral obligation of humanity, reflecting a desire to create more complex and unique pets. The project's name is a nod to the historical Manhattan Project, highlighting its ambitious and ethically complex objectives in biotechnology.
The Los Angeles Project aims to genetically engineer unique pets like glow-in-the-dark rabbits and hypoallergenic cats, founded by biohacker Josie Zayner.
Zayner believes humans have a moral prerogative to genetically enhance animals to be more complex, beautiful, and interesting than they currently are.
The startup has been experimenting on embryos using Crispr and a technique called REMI to make significant genetic alterations at the embryo level.
The project draws parallels to the Manhattan Project, suggesting the ethical implications of their revolutionary work in genetic engineering.
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