Preliminary work towards a T-haplotype sex ratio distorter gene drive with Sry cargo in Mus musculus - North Carolina State University

House mouse

Intended use

Eradicating invasive populations on islands to address biodiversity impacts

Readiness of Technology

2a - Gene drive proposed with supporting theoretical work

Project leader

Gross K

Institution

North Carolina State University, USA

Publications

Authors name for system

t-Sry

Class of Technology

Other gene drive system

Sex ratio distorter

Field(s) of application

Conservation

Description of system

T-haplotype sex ratio distorter (carrying Sry cargo)

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