Why are gene drive technologies being considered to help restore biodiversity on islands?
Why are gene drive technologies being considered to help restore biodiversity on islands?
Tags: Biodiversity/Conservation, Ecology, Gene drive, Invasive species, VideoOutreach Network for Gene Drive Research, 2024.
Researchers have been studying how to harness gene drives to solve some of society’s most intractable problems for a long time. Public health and ecosystem conservation are two of the main areas where research has focused, although other uses are also possible.