This is an aggregation of scholarly literature from peer-reviewed journals, bioRxiv , medRxiv and arXiv preprint servers focused on natural and engineered selfish genetic elements and genetic biocontrol. New citations are added as they appear. This content is intended for anyone interested in the scholarly literature on gene drive and genetic biocontrol.
Tags:Genetics, Malaria, Resistance, Transmission distortion
Nikiema, S., Soulama, I., Ampofo, G.D. et al.,
BMC Medical Genomics,
18.
2025.
Despite significant progress, malaria remains a public health problem in many regions, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. This situation is partly explained by the mosquito’s resistance to insecticides and the emergence of parasite resistance to antimalarial drugs. Indeed, in ...
Tags:Chromosomal drive, Selfish genetic elements
Meghan J Brady, Anjali Gupta, Jonathan I Gent, et al.,
Genetics,
2025.
In maize, there are 2 meiotic drive systems that target large heterochromatic knobs composed of tandem repeats known as knob180 and TR-1. The first meiotic drive haplotype, abnormal chromosome 10 (Ab10) confers strong meiotic drive (∼75% transmission as a heterozygote) and ...
Tags:Aedes, Mosquitoes, Sterile insect technique (SIT)
Mamai, W., Puggioli, A., Wallner, T. et al.,
Scientific Reports,
15.
2025.
This study evaluated the performance of three packing methods for long distance transport of sterile adult Aedes albopictus males, considering the specific effects of pupal vs. adult irradiation and two compaction methods. The results indicated that while transportation ...
Tags:Chromosomal drive, Fruit fly, Selfish genetic elements
Xuefeng Meng, Yukiko M. Yamashita,
Science Advances,
11.
2025.
Meiotic drivers are selfish genetic elements that bias their own transmission, violating Mendel’s Law of Equal Segregation. It has long been recognized that sex chromosome–linked drivers present a paradox: Their success in transmission can severely distort populations’ sex ...
This is a curated collection of scholarly and non-scholarly materials that can be found in the Scholarly Literature and Media Coverage databases that are ‘opinion-heavy’. This collection is intended to capture the full range of thought and opinion about gene drive technologies.
Tags:Ethics, Gene editing
Gabriela Harrod,
ASU News,
2025.
In a new paper published in Science, researchers are challenging one of conservation’s deepest assumptions — that extinction is always a failure to be avoided. With new genome-editing tools making it technically possible to eliminate entire species, the question is no longer ...
Tags:Gene drive, Stakeholder engagement
Third World Network,
GMWatch,
2025.
An article in the Journal of Medical Entomology critically reflects on the hype surrounding gene drive technologies, a novel self-spreading form of genetic modification that is designed to engineer entire populations of wild species. The author, a specialist in vector-borne ...
Tags:Genetically modified mosquitoes, Oceania, Oxitec, Sex distorter
Michael Dahlstrom,
Yahoo News,
2025.
Dengue fever is at record levels around the globe, with this trend now beginning to be reflected in Australia as the mosquito species that carries the virus spreads. It means a simple bite could soon trigger symptoms worse than an annoying itch, with victims often experiencing ...
Tags:Aedes, Genetically modified mosquitoes, Oceania, Oxitec, Risk and safety
Dr. Perran Stott-Ross,
University of Melbourne,
2025.
The British company Oxitec, in partnership with Australia's CSIRO, has announced plans to release genetically modified (GM) mosquitoes in Queensland. The initiative aims to reduce transmission of the dengue virus, as well as other pathogens spread by the Aedes aegypti mosquito by ...
This is a database of print and digital media coverage of gene drive technologies and genetic biocontrol-related topics. This database is intended to serve experts and non-experts by capturing how gene drive/genetic biocontrol technologies and issues around the technologies are being represented, discussed, debated and evaluated by the public.
Tags:Africa, Gene drive, Governance, Policy
African Genetic Biocontrol Consortium,
YouTube,
2025.
Regional and global perspectives on gene drive regulation. Discussion on the state of regulatory and governance frameworks for gene drives outside of Africa, covering regional priorities and challenges.
Tags:Africa, Governance, Policy, Synthetic biology, Video
African Genetic Biocontrol Consortium,
YouTube,
2025.
AUDA-NEPAD update on regional work. Presentation on AUDA-NEPAD’s initiatives and progress in governance and capacity-building efforts related to synthetic biology, particularly on gene drives.
Tags:Gene drive, Malaria, Video
Reuters,
YouTube,
2025.
An international team of scientists are developing genetically modified mosquitoes that can slowly convert the entire wild population of mosquitoes resistant to transmitting malaria, the world’s most deadly disease.
Tags:Gene drive, Video
Biology for Everyone,
YouTube,
2025.
What Is Gene Drive? In this informative video, we will introduce you to the intriguing concept of gene drive, a revolutionary technology that enables the rapid transmission of specific traits within a species. We will break down the mechanics of how gene drive works, including ...
This is a collection of articles compiled from lay news sources, including newspapers, newscasts, blogs, and other non-academic communications. This content illustrates how genetic biocontrol and gene drive technologies are described in popular media.
Tags:Agriculture, Gene drive, Genetic engineering
Sarah Lee,
Number Analytics,
2025.
Gene drive is a revolutionary genetic engineering technique that has the potential to transform the field of agricultural biotechnology. In this section, we will explore the definition, mechanism, and history of gene drive technology, as well as its potential applications in ...
Tags:Agriculture, Ecology, Gene drive
Sarah Lee,
Number Analytics,
2025.
The advent of gene drive technology has opened up new avenues for transforming farming practices, improving crop yields, and promoting sustainability. Gene drive is a genetic engineering technique that allows for the rapid spread of a particular gene or trait through a ...
Tags:Ethics, Gene drive, Mosquitoes
Dino Grandoni,
Wall Street Journal,
2025.
They buzz, they bite, and they cause some of the deadliest diseases known to humanity. Mosquitoes are perhaps the planet’s most universally reviled animals. If we could zap them off the face of the Earth, should we? The question is no longer hypothetical. In recent years, ...
Tags:Ethics, Pest management
Miguel Ángel Criado,
El Pais,
2025.
Felicola (Lorisicola) isidoroi is a creature that is probably either extinct or on the verge of being so. In the past, it must have been present throughout most of the Iberian Peninsula, but the last time scientists encountered one was in 1997. For biologists, this represents a ...
