Preliminary work towards a gene drive in Anopheles albimanus - Pennsylvania State University

Intended use

Reduction of transmission of pathogens (including malaria and lymphatic filariasis) by these vectors in North America

Readiness of Technology

3 - Preliminary laboratory work published

Project leader

Rasgon JL

Institution

Pennsylvania State University, USA

Publications

Authors name for system

‘gene drives utilizing CRISPR-cas9’ -likely indicating homing CRISPR

Class of Technology

Homing gene drive

Field(s) of application

Vector control

Description of system

Homing CRISPR (probably)

Research in target organism

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Research in model organism

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Intended for release

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Intended direct effects

Population suppression/eradication