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Sterling Ericsson

More developments in making gene drives using CRISPR.

In order to combat Drosophila suzukii fruit destroying flies, NC State researchers have created a "homing" gene drive targeting the fly doublesex gene that, if inhibited, will result in sterility of the next generation.

Since the gene is so conserved, it could also be used as a target with other harmful insects.

pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2301

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