Gene Drives: Mechanisms and Key Research, Explained

Gene Drives: Mechanisms and Key Research, Explained

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Julia 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.