Proposal for gene drives in Glossina genus - UC San Diego

Tsetse flies

Intended use

Reduction in transmission of trypanosome parasites by this vector (to reduce occurrence of sleeping sickness in humans and livestock, esp. European cattle breeds.)

Readiness of Technology

1 - Gene drive proposed

Project leader

Bier E

Institution

University of California San Diego

Publications

Bier, 2022

Authors name for system

NA – proposal only

Class of Technology

Not stated

Field(s) of application

Vector control

Description of system

NA – proposal only

For specialists

Description

NA – proposal only

Notes on readiness of technology

NA – proposal only

Phenotype

NA – proposal only

Authors name for construct(s)

NA – proposal only

Research in target organism

✖

Research in model organism

✖

Intended for release

✖

Intended direct effects

Not stated