Preliminary work towards a gene drive in Biomphalaria glabrata - University of Alberta

Intended use

To modify snail populations to increase their immunity to schistosome infection, thereby disrupting the schistosome lifecycle and reducing transmission to humans.

Readiness of Technology

3 - Preliminary laboratory work published

Project leader

Hannington PC

Institution

University of Alberta, Canada

Publications

Hambrook et al., 2020

Authors name for system

Not specified

Class of Technology

Not stated

Field(s) of application

Vector control

Description of system

Not specified but cites examples of homing CRISPR

For specialists

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 modification/replacement