Preliminary work towards a gene drive in Anopheles funestus - Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, UK

Intended use

Reduction of transmission of malaria pathogen by this vector (to reduce morbidity and mortality from malaria in Sub-Saharan Africa)

Project leader

Nolan T

Institution

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine

Publications

Authors name for system

NA – preliminary study only

Class of Technology

Not stated

Field(s) of application

Vector control

Description of system

Probably homing CRISPR

Description

NA – preliminary study only

Notes on readiness of technology

Demonstrating CRISPR based molecular biology methods in this species

Phenotype

NA – preliminary study only

Authors name for construct(s)

NA – preliminary study only

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

Not stated