Gene Editing

  1. Environmental Applications and Considerations
    1. Gene Drive Technology
      1. Gene Drive Mechanisms
        1. Self-propagating Genetic Elements
          1. Population-level Spread
            1. Inheritance Patterns
            2. Vector Control Applications
              1. Malaria Vector Control
                1. Anopheles Mosquito Modification
                  1. Population Suppression
                    1. Population Replacement
                    2. Other Disease Vectors
                      1. Aedes Mosquitoes
                        1. Tsetse Flies
                      2. Invasive Species Control
                        1. Rodent Control
                          1. Insect Pest Management
                            1. Aquatic Invasive Species
                            2. Conservation Applications
                              1. Species Recovery
                                1. Genetic Rescue
                                  1. Ecosystem Restoration
                                2. Environmental Risk Assessment
                                  1. Ecological Impact Assessment
                                    1. Non-target Species Effects
                                      1. Ecosystem Disruption
                                        1. Biodiversity Considerations
                                        2. Containment Strategies
                                          1. Geographic Containment
                                            1. Temporal Containment
                                              1. Molecular Containment
                                              2. Reversal and Control Mechanisms
                                                1. Reversal Drives
                                                  1. Immunizing Drives
                                                    1. Terminator Genes
                                                  2. Regulatory and Governance Challenges
                                                    1. International Coordination
                                                      1. Risk-Benefit Analysis
                                                        1. Public Engagement
                                                          1. Precautionary Principles

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                                                        12. Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications