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Articles related to gene drives
Gene drives occur when a bias in the mechanism of inheritance spreads particular genetic variants through a population. Developments in gene-editing technology now make it possible to construct gene drives that address problems in health, agriculture and conservation.
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Browse: The fine line between playing God and saving species |
| Browse: Gene Drives: Just 100 Infertile Mice Can Eradicate an Island Population |
Existing techniques to control mosquito-borne diseases are coming up short. Can gene drives offer hope to the millions affected? |
Gene drives may provide a novel tool to counteract seemingly unstoppable threats to global biodiversity. |
Gene drives could improve global food security by turning pest biology against itself. |
What are the moral and ethical concerns about gene drives, and how should the technology be regulated? |
Expert Opinion:
Gene Editing for Conservation Needs In-Built Protection
Researchers have been considering using gene drives to rid New Zealand of invasive pests, but have they adequately estimated the issues and addressed indigenous rights? |
| Browse: Warning of Ecological Risks of Gene Drives |
Up Front:
A New Twist in the DNA Revolution
Gene drives take genetic modification to the population level, with applications in health, conservation and agriculture, but there are also practical and ethical concerns. |
