Homing CRISPR targeting doublesex gene in Anopheles gambiae variant - 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

6 - Laboratory proof of concept

Project leader

Bernardini F

Institution

Imperial College London UK

Publications

Authors name for system

Male drive female sterile (MDFS)

Class of Technology

Homing gene drive

Field(s) of application

Vector control

Description of system

Homing gene drive targeting doublesex gene - male drive female sterile variant

Research in target organism

✖

Research in model organism

✖

Intended for release

✔

Intended direct effects

Population suppression/eradication