Gene Drives

Gene drives are a type of genetic engineering technology that can be used to spread a specific gene throughout a population at a faster rate than would occur naturally. This can be used to control or modify populations of organisms, such as insects that spread diseases like malaria. Gene drives work by biasing inheritance so that the desired gene is passed on to a higher percentage of offspring. While this technology has the potential to address important issues like disease control, it also raises ethical and environmental concerns that need to be carefully considered.