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David Frey

Public skeptical of gene editing for wildlife conservation

July 16, 2019

As biologists consider the possibility of harnessing gene editing technologies for wildlife conservation, the public still greets the idea with skepticism, according to a recent survey. Respondents found the risks of gene editing wildlife outweigh …

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Do ‘daisy chains’ offer a save path for gene editing?

April 8, 2019

As biologists consider the role that genetic engineering could play in solving ecological and public health problems, one of the biggest concerns has been the danger of genetically engineered traits running rampant through the ecosystem. …

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A genetic switch controls butterfly colors

November 9, 2018

How do butterflies get their colors? For one species, a single gene controls whether the spots on their wings are white or yellow. Using gene editing tools, biologists with the University of Chicago found by …

David Frey

Can genetics offer new tools for wildlife biologists?

June 25, 2018

Could genetic advances in the laboratory transform wildlife management on the ground? It’s a question APHIS Wildlife Services biologists are asking as they look at adopting genetic technologies increasingly being used in medicine to the field of wildlife biology. …

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