Proposed homing CRISPR gene drive in Petromyzon marinus - University of Oklahoma

Sea lamprey

Intended use

Suppression or eradication of the lamprey from the North American Great Lakes to prevent this parasitic species damaging fish stocks

Readiness of Technology

1 - Gene drive proposed

Project leader

McCauley DW

Institution

University of Oklahoma, USA

Publications

Authors name for system

CRISPR mediated gene drive

Class of Technology

Homing gene drive

Field(s) of application

Other

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