Proposed homing CRISPR gene drive in Felis catus - Australian Animal Health Laboratory

House cat

Intended use

Eradication or control of feral cats in Australia to address their impact on biodiversity, i.e. native fauna.

Readiness of Technology

1 - Gene drive proposed

Project leader

Tizard M

Institution

Australian Animal Health Laboratory

Publications

Authors name for system

RNA-guided gene drive

Class of Technology

Homing gene drive

Field(s) of application

Conservation

Description of system

Homing CRISPR

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