Gene Drive: Past, Present and Future Roads to Vertebrate Biocontrol [PDF]
Applied Biosciences, 2023 Scientists have long sought a technology to humanely control populations of damaging invasive pests in a species-specific manner. Gene drive technology could see this become a reality.
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GGene drives in the U.K., U.S., and Australian press (2015–2019): How a new focus on responsibility is shaping science communication [PDF]
, 2022 Gene drive is a controversial biotechnology for pest control. Despite a commitment from gene drive researchers to responsibility and the key role of the media in debates about science and technology, little research has been conducted on media reporting ...
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Articulating ethical principles guiding Target Malaria's engagement strategy
Malaria Journal, 2022 Progress in gene drive research has engendered a lively discussion about community engagement and the ethical standards the work hinges on. While there is broad agreement regarding ethical principles and established best practices for conducting clinical
Aaron J. Roberts, Delphine Thizy
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Gene drive technologies: navigating the ethical landscape
, 2022 Gene drives are technologies that modify a particular genetic element in animals or insects so that this genetic element does not follow the typical rules of heredity, and is passed onto future generations with an increased likelihood. Gene drive technologies could be used to tackle intractable problems such as vector-borne diseases like malaria or the
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Moving beyond narrow definitions of gene drive: Diverse perspectives and frames enable substantive dialogue among science and humanities teachers in the United States and United Kingdom [PDF]
, 2023 Gene drive is an emerging biotechnology with applications in global health, conservation and agriculture. Scientists are preparing for field trials, triggering debate about when and how to release gene-drive organisms.
Barnhill-Dilling, S. Kathleen +7 more
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Assessing connectivity despite high diversity in island populations of a malaria mosquito
Evolutionary Applications, 2020 Documenting isolation is notoriously difficult for species with vast polymorphic populations. High proportions of shared variation impede estimation of connectivity, even despite leveraging information from many genetic markers.
Christina M. Bergey +5 more
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Novel combination of CRISPR-based gene drives eliminates resistance and localises spread
Scientific Reports, 2021 Invasive species are among the major driving forces behind biodiversity loss. Gene drive technology may offer a humane, efficient and cost-effective method of control.
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California Residents’ Perceptions of Gene Drive Systems to Control Mosquito-Borne Disease
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2022 Scientists developing gene drive mosquitoes for vector control must understand how residents of affected areas regard both the problem of mosquito-borne disease and the potential solutions offered by gene drive.
Cynthia E. Schairer +6 more
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Reflection on the Challenges, Accomplishments, and New Frontiers of Gene Drives
BioDesign Research, 2022 Ongoing pest and disease outbreaks pose a serious threat to human, crop, and animal lives, emphasizing the need for constant genetic discoveries that could serve as mitigation strategies.
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Malaria Journal, 2019 Background Gene drive mosquitoes have been proposed as a possible means to reduce the transmission of malaria in Africa. Because this technology has no prior use-history at this time, environmental risk assessments for gene drive mosquitoes will benefit ...
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