Homing CRISPR variant in Anopheles gambiae - Imperial College

African malaria mosquito

Intended use

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

Readiness of Technology

5 - Limited proof of concept in laboratory

Project leader

Windbichler N

Institution

Imperial College London, UK

Publications

Authors name for system

Describe a ‘CRISPR/ Cas9 integral gene drive allele’

Field(s) of application

Vector control

Description of system

Homing CRISPR variant

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