Homing CRISPR in Aedes aegypti - University of Missouri

Yellow fever mosquito

Intended use

Reduction in transmission of arboviruses (e.g. yellow fever, chikungunya, dengue, and Zika) by this vector

Readiness of Technology

5 - Limited proof of concept in laboratory

Project leader

Franz AWE

Institution

University of Missouri, USA

Publications

Authors name for system

Single locus autonomous CRISPR/ Cas9 gene drive

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