Preliminary work towards CRISPR based gene drives in Culex quinquefasciatus - UC San Diego

Southern house mosquito

Intended use

Reduction of transmission of vector borne diseases in humans, mammals and birds (e.g. avian malaria)

Readiness of Technology

3 - Preliminary laboratory work published

Project leader

Akbari O

Institution

University of California San Diego, USA

Publications

Authors name for system

NA – preliminary study only

Class of Technology

Not stated

Field(s) of application

Vector control

Description of system

Unspecified - CRISPR based

Description

NA – preliminary studies only

Notes on readiness of technology

Development of CRISPR based molecular genetics tools

+ Potentially funding committed for GD development?

Phenotype

NA – preliminary studies only

Authors name for construct(s)

NA – preliminary studies only

Research in target organism

✖

Research in model organism

✖

Intended for release

✖

Intended direct effects

NA - Proof of concept