Proposed homing CRISPR gene drive in Eleutherodactylus coqui - University of California San Diego

Caribbean tree frog

Intended use

Eradication or suppression of this species, (accepting risk of global extinction), to address biodiversity impacts of invasive populations.

Readiness of Technology

1 - Gene drive proposed

Project leader

Thresher AC

Institution

University of California San Diego, USA

Publications

Authors name for system

‘CRISPR/Cas suppression-drive’

Class of Technology

Homing gene drive

Field(s) of application

Conservation

Description of system

Homing CRISPR

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