Genetically modified squirrels could curb growing population of greys
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S. Knapton,
Telegraph,
2021.
Mutant grey squirrels, genetically modified to spread infertility genes, could be released into the wild to tackle the burgeoning population, the University of Edinburgh has said…. See the original research here. More related to this: Novel combination of CRISPR-based gene drives eliminates resistance and localises spread CRISPR gene drives may come to a squirrel near you. Why the UK could end up deploying risky gene drives while ignoring natural biological control Grey squirrels: is birth control the solution to Britain’s invasive species problem? Genetic pest management technologies to control invasive rodents |
