Experimental demonstration of tethered gene drive systems for confined population modification or suppression

Abstract Background Homing gene drives hold great promise for the genetic control of natural populations. However, current homing systems are capable of spreading uncontrollably between populations connected by even marginal levels of migration. This could represent a substantial sociopolitical barr...

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Main Authors: Matthew Metzloff, Emily Yang, Sumit Dhole, Andrew G. Clark, Philipp W. Messer, Jackson Champer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-05-01
Series:BMC Biology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12915-022-01292-5