No females were produced after eight generations, causing the population to collapse.

It’s the first demonstration of the technology in mammals.

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In lab populations of genetically engineered mosquitoes, mutations arose that blocked the gene drive’s spread and restored female fertility.

A computer model estimates that gene-drive technology could wipe out populations of an invasive mammal on islands. 

Rare genetic variants could blunt efforts to destroy pest populations. 

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Introducing genetic changes into mosquito populations could be key to effective malaria control.