Proposed homing CRISPR gene drive in Rattus exulans - Lincoln University, New Zealand

Polynesian rat

Intended use

To eradicate invasive populations in New Zealand to prevent predation of native species.

Readiness of Technology

1 - Gene drive proposed

Project leader

Penman DR

Institution

Lincoln University, New Zealand

Publications

Authors name for system

NA – proposal only

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