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Gene drives
Last discussed Oct 5, 2026
A genetic engineering technique that biases the inheritance of a gene so it spreads through a population over generations.
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Bringing Extinct Species Back to Life | Dr. Beth Shapiro
Ben Shapiro · Oct 5, 2026
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Used for: Controlling invasive species such as cheatgrass and disease-carrying mosquitoes
Praised: Can be limited to a fixed number of generations; natural selection works agai...
"I actually think that gene drives are an incredibly powerful way that we have at our fingertips where with the appropriate safety measures and care in place, we should think about how we might deploy these tools. You can make a gene drive so it on..."
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