Homing CRISPR in Anopheles coluzzii - UC Irvine

Intended use

Reduction of transmission of malaria pathogen by this vector (to reduce morbidity and mortality from malaria in Sub-Saharan Africa)

Readiness of Technology

6 - Laboratory proof of concept

Project leader

James AA

Institution

University of California Irvine, USA

Publications

Authors name for system

‘Cas9/guide RNA (gRNA)–based genedrive systems’ ‘autonomous genedrive system’

Class of Technology

Homing gene drive

Field(s) of application

Vector control

Description of system

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