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Preliminary work towards a gene drive in Oryctolagus cuniculus - CSIRO
Oryctolagus cuniculus
European rabbit
Intended use
Control or eradication of this invasive species in Australia - to address biodiversity impacts
Project leader
Jenckel M
Institution
Health and Biosecurity, CSIRO Black Mountain, Australia
Publications
Smertina et al., 2026
Class of Technology
Other gene drive system
Field(s) of application
Conservation
Location of proposed release
Australia
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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
Population suppression/eradication