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Preliminary work on several gene drive approaches in various snail genera which host schistosome parasites, including Biomphalaria glabrata
Snails of Biomphalaria, Bulinus, Oncomelania and Neotricula genera which host schistosome parasites
Intended use
Modification of natural snail populations to reduce schistosomiasis prevalence and transmission
Readiness of Technology
2b - Gene drive proposed with preliminary laboratory work funded
Project leader
Zamanian M
Institution
University of Wisconsin, USA
Project leader
Reinhard-Rupp J
Institution
Global Health Institute of Merck, Switzerland
Publications
Maier et al., 2019
Authors name for system
Several approaches proposed
Field(s) of application
Vector control
Description of system
Several approaches proposed
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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
More than one option proposed