A gene drive is a gene drive: the debate over lumping or splitting definitions

We address a controversy over use of the term “gene drive” to include both natural and synthetic genetic elements that promote their own transmission within a population, arguing that this broad definition is both practical and has advantages for risk analysis.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Stephanie L. James, David A. O’Brochta, Filippo Randazzo, Omar S. Akbari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2023-03-01
Series:Nature Communications
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-37483-z