The dawn of active genetics [electronic resource] / Ethan Bier.
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FilmSeries: Henry Stewart talksBiomedical & life sciences collection. Gene-drives and active genetics: Publisher: London : Henry Stewart Talks, 2018Description: 1 online resource (1 streaming video file (57 min.) : color, sound)Subject(s): Insects -- Genetic engineering | Mosquitoes -- Genetic engineering | Mosquitoes -- Genetics | Mutagenesis | Mutation (Biology) | Animals, Genetically Modified -- genetics | CRISPR-Cas Systems | Gene Drive Technology | Gene Editing | Heredity | Mosquito Vectors -- genetics | Mutation -- geneticsOnline resources: Click here to access online | Series Animated audio-visual presentation with synchronized narration.
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Contents: CRISPR/Cas9 technology -- The mutagenic chain reaction (MCR) -- Mendelian vs MCR inheritance -- Gene-drive strategies in mosquitoes -- Logistic spread of an MCR element -- ERACR gene-drive reversal elements -- CHACR elements -- e-CHACR as an alternative strategy -- Split-drive CopyCat elements -- Safety precautions used for gene-drive experiments.
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Mode of access: World Wide Web.