Gene drives are selfish genetic elements that are transmitted to progeny at super-Mendelian
(> 50%) frequencies. Recently developed CRISPR–Cas9-based gene-drive systems are …

Recent technological advances in the field of genomics offer conservation managers and
practitioners new tools to explore for conservation applications. Many of these tools are well …

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) emerged as a pest control framework promoting
sustainable intensification of agriculture, by adopting a combined strategy to reduce reliance …

Native European crayfish conservation was triggered by invasion of crayfish plague disease
agent, Aphanomyces astaci, starting 1860s in Northern Italy. Resulting crayfish plague …

We present the results of our 15th horizon scan of novel issues that could influence
biological conservation in the future. From an initial list of 96 issues, our international panel …

Invasive species pose threats to either human health or inflict ecological and/or economic
damage. The silver-cheeked toadfish (Lagocephalus sceleratus), a Lessepsian species, is …

Major efforts are underway to harness the carbon sequestration capacity of forests to combat
global climate change. However, tree damage and death associated with insect and disease …

Burmese pythons (Python molurus bivittatus) are native to southeastern Asia, however, there
is an established invasive population inhabiting much of southern Florida throughout the …

This perspective discusses the impact of political economy on the regulation of modern
biotechnology. Modern biotechnology has contributed to sustainable development, but its …

The feminization of green sunfish Lepomis cyanellus could expand their utility as a game
fish or aquacultured species by preventing overcrowding and precocious reproduction in …