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Preliminary work towards a gene drive in Anopheles albimanus - UC San Diego
Anopheles albimanus
Intended use
Reduction of transmission of malaria by this vector
Readiness of Technology
3 - Preliminary laboratory work published
Project leader
White BJ
Institution
University of California San Diego, USA
Publications
Li, Akbari and White, 2018
Authors name for system
NA – preliminary study
Field(s) of application
Vector control
Description of system
Unspecified CRISPR based gene drive
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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