Preliminary work towards a gene drive in Erinaceus europaeus - Univeristy of Otago, NZ

European hedgehog

Intended use

To reduce or eliminate invasive populations of this species in New Zealand, presumably for conservation purposes

Readiness of Technology

2a - Gene drive proposed with supporting theoretical work

Project leader

Clark AC

Institution

University of Otago, New Zealand

Publications

Class of Technology

Not stated

Field(s) of application

Conservation

Description of system

gene drives targeting 'haplosufficient gene(s) essential for fertility in one sex'

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 suppression/eradication