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Resistance complicates use of gene drive to control dangerous pests - C C - May 21, 2017
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/biotech/sd-me-gene-drive-20170520-story.html#nt=oft03a-1la1
EXCERPT: The use of gene drive technology to control wild populations of insect pests could be foiled by development of genetic resistance, according to a study in Science Advances published Friday. Genetic variability and the tendency of many insects to inbreed could encourage resistance, the study found. This would be worsened if the genetically engineered trait caused a decrease in fitness. Meanwhile, a gene drive approach developed by UC San Diego and UC Irvine scientists that might circumvent resistance has received a $2 million shot in the arm from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation....