Gene Drives: Mechanisms and Key Research, Explained
Gene Drives: Mechanisms and Key Research, Explained
Tags: CRISPR, Gene drive, VideoJulia Bauman, 60 Second Science, 2024.
A technical primer on CRISPR-based gene drives, which hold massive potential for mitigating the harms invoked by some species. We cover what a gene drive is, how it works at the genetic level, and summarize key safety & efficiency features developed in recent years.