We have the choice to attack one of our oldest enemies with genetic engineering. But should we do it?
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SOURCES AND FURTHER READING:
Harvard FAQs on gene drive:http://bit.ly/1TYNIAo
Research paper on using CRISPR for malaria gene drive:http://bit.ly/2cGXNqp
Nature article on engineered mosquitos:http://go.nature.com/1Ij39yS
STAT new article on using gene drive against Zika:http://bit.ly/2ctw24X
Tech review article on using gene drive against malaria:http://bit.ly/1V0Qpr7
Smithsonian on deadliness of mosquitos:http://bit.ly/1sqQ1D7
Science article about the risks of the technology:http://bit.ly/2dgtpCt
New Yorker on Pros and Cons:http://bit.ly/1PTKGlt
Gates note on death rate through mosquitos:http://bit.ly/1UdvIqI
Status quo on field trial in the U.S.:http://bit.ly/2b16ufu
Evolution working against gene drive technology:http://theatln.tc/2cmMjau
Research paper on evolution of resistance against gene drive:http://bit.ly/2cGWPKO
Science news on possible safety feature for gene drive:http://bit.ly/29I0Z26
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