Confinable gene drive SPECIES (IMAGE)
Caption
UC San Diego scientists have modified the genome of fruit flies using CRISPR-based technologies to create eight reproductively isolated species. In the future, this technique can be adapted to other organisms including plants, insects and vertebrates to provide new biocontrol opportunities.
Credit
Akbari lab, UC San Diego
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