Split homing CRISPR gene drive in Candida albicans - MIT & University of Guelph

Intended use

To create single and double deletion mutants in this species for laboratory studies.

Readiness of Technology

6 - Laboratory proof of concept

Project leader

Collins JJ

Institution

MIT, USA

Project leader

Shapiro RS

Institution

University of Guelph, Canada

Publications

Authors name for system

CRISPR-Cas9 based gene drive

Class of Technology

Split homing gene drive

Field(s) of application

General research and development

Additional notes

It is uncertain if research has indeed progressed to the stage of laboratory proof of concept

Description of system

Split 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 modification/replacement