CRISPR Gene Drives: Eradicating Malaria, Controlling Pests, and More
Gene drives are self-propagating genetic elements that bias their inheritance in order to spread rapidly through populations. In this blog, we explore what gene drives are, how they work, the impact of CRISPR in the gene drive field, key applications of CRISPR gene drives, and responsible use of this technology
Contents Gene drives are self-propagating genetic elements that bias their inheritance so they can spread through populations more rapidly. Engineered gene drives have the potential to control pests or disease vectors by spreading deleterious traits, such as sterility, throughout a target population. The CRISPR revolution has accelerated the field of gene drive technology, expanding the range of applications and making it safer for deployment. CRISPR-Cas9 technology has massively enhanced the potential of gene drive systems. CRISPR gene drives have gained significant attention for their…
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