Preliminary work towards homing CRISPR or ‘Y-linked X shredder’ in Oryctolagus cuniculus

European rabbit

Intended use

Eradication at continental scale, presumably in Australia, to address impacts on biodiversity.

Readiness of Technology

2a - Gene drive proposed with supporting theoretical work

Project leader

Prowse TAA

Institution

University of Adelaide, Australia

Publications

Authors name for system

‘driving-Y’ or ‘CRISPR homing drive targeting female fertility’

Field(s) of application

Conservation

Description of system

Homing CRISPR or ‘Y-linked X shredder’- Y-chromosome-linked X-shredder

Research in target organism

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Research in model organism

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Intended for release

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