Mosquitoes bring global health problems by transmitting parasites and viruses such as
malaria and dengue. Unfortunately, current insecticide-based control strategies are only …

Synthetic biology transforms the way we perceive biological systems. Emerging
technologies in this field affect many disciplines of science and engineering. Traditionally …

Genetic-based methods offer environmentally friendly species-specific approaches for
control of insect pests. One method, CRISPR homing gene drive that target genes essential …

Gene drive technology, in which fast‐spreading engineered drive alleles are introduced into
wild populations, represents a promising new tool in the fight against vector‐borne diseases …

Gene drives are engineered alleles that can bias inheritance in their favor, allowing them to
spread throughout a population. They could potentially be used to modify or suppress pest …

Synthetic gene drive (GD) systems constitute a form of novel invasive environmental
biotechnology with far-reaching consequences beyond those of other known genetically …

Background Homing gene drives hold great promise for the genetic control of natural
populations. However, current homing systems are capable of spreading uncontrollably …

Recent advances in gene‐editing technologies have opened new avenues for genetic pest
control strategies, in particular around the use of gene drives to suppress or modify pest …

Insects play important roles as predators, prey, pollinators, recyclers, hosts, parasitoids, and
sources of economically important products. They can also destroy crops; wound animals; …

One method for reducing the impact of vector-borne diseases is through the use of CRISPR-
based gene drives, which manipulate insect populations due to their ability to rapidly …