Proposed homing CRISPR in Oreochromis niloticus - Univeristy of Zimbabwe

Nile tilapia

Intended use

To reduce the biodiversity impacts of invasive populations of this species

Project leader

Bobo ED

Institution

University of Zimbabwe

Publications

Authors name for system

'CRISPR-Cas9 suppression gene drives, specifically homing and Driving-Y drive systems'

Class of Technology

Homing gene drive

Field(s) of application

Conservation

Description of system

Proposed gene drive - homing CRISPR (or 'driving Y')

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