Topic: Gene Drive

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61: Mark My Words
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61: Mark My Words

Gene Drives, Red-Eyed Mosquitoes, and CRISPR

Biologist Anthony James and his team used CRISPR to create "gene drives" in mosquitoes that ensure specific traits, like malaria resistance, are passed to 100% of offspring. This violates the standard laws of Mendelian genetics. The hosts discuss the 2020 release of 750 million genetically modified mosquitoes in Florida and the "scary science" of altering an entire species without knowing the long-term consequences.