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Life Sciences => Cells, Microbes & Viruses => Topic started by: thedoc on 31/08/2016 10:23:01

Title: Could you explain how a gene drive works?
Post by: thedoc on 31/08/2016 10:23:01

Terry Jamea asked the Naked Scientists:
   Love your show (http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/).

I also have a suggestion.  Perhaps you could explain how a "gene drive" works on a future episode.  It has been suggested than a gene drive coupled with the appropriate mutation, could be used to eradicate mosquitoes and perhaps other pests.
What do you think?

Title: Re: Could you explain how a gene drive works?
Post by: evan_au on 31/08/2016 11:24:34

Listen to this podcast (17 minutes):
http://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/could-genetically-engineered-insects-squash-mosquito-borne-disease/